Animal Care Technician Ii - Madison, United States - University of Wisconsin–Madison

University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Madison, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary:

The Dairy Cattle Center is part of the Integrated Dairy Facilities for the Department of Animal and Dairy Science at UW-Madison.

This industry leading facility is located in the heart of the UW-Madison campus and is home to 84 lactating cows.

This facility plays a critical role in supporting the teaching, research, and outreach missions of the university.

The capacity for unique, individualized nutrition based research, as well as research on mammary and reproductive physiology, and transition cow management.

In addition, the ability for intensive hands-on learning opportunities makes this facility one of a kind.

This position is involved in all aspects of research dairy operations, including but not limited to, milking, feeding, cleaning, handling, and animal health observations at the facility.

This position must function with close, progressing to limited supervision.

The incumbent in this position must work with limited supervision to collect, process, and composite milk samples according to established standard operating procedures.

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community.

We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

Responsibilities:

Collects samples and administers medication and treatments, in addition to feeding and maintenance responsibilities, to ensure compliance with animal care regulations and support research and instruction.

10% Collects samples from animals and administers medications, injections, and treatments according to established protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic tests and research
20% Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies
10% Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications
10% Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operation
10% Maintains organization of and updates records related to research procedures
40% Observes animal behavior, performs basic animal care, and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and wellbeing of animals and promote research

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.

We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.

We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

All necessary skills and knowledge will be taught during the first year on the job
A positive attitude and commitment to learning about the care of dairy cattle
Willingness to work hard and contribute positively to the work team
Skills in communicating with fellow coworkers, the management team, faculty, and visitors in a professional manner

Preferred Knowledge & Skills:

Cattle handling and restraining techniques
Basic techniques and principles involved in milking dairy cows
Ability to accurately collect and record experimental samples and measurements
Familiarity and ability to recognize the difference between normal and abnormal appearances and behavior in dairy cattle
Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to farm equipment utilized routinely
Skills in operating equipment related to farm work, or a willingness to learn them
Ability to interpret, understand, and follow both written and oral instructions pertaining to research and the management protocols of the facility
Clear understanding of the physiology of reproduction and lactation in dairy cattle
Ability to recognize and interpret daily variations in feed intake, milk yield, and body weights
Knowledge of the nutrient requirements of dairy cattle and neonatal calves
Understanding of the regulations related to the sanitation procedures required in the production of milk for human consumption
Skills in advanced animal care procedures and techniques such as administration of various animal health related drugs, artificial insemination, transition cow management, and neonatal calf c