Animal Caretaker I

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• Experience handling large animals/livestock.
• Experience working in a research, educational, or veterinary setting.
• Experience or familiarity with cleaning and disinfecting animal housing areas and maintaining sanitary environments.
• Experience maintaining records related to animal care, feeding schedules, health monitoring, or inventory management.
• Department Unit/Website: https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc/large-animal/
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter
• Why Choose Iowa State University? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
• https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc/large-animal/
• Why Choose Iowa State University?
• Regular
• 12 Month Work Period
• Full time
• 7611a
• October 30, 2026
• November 13, 2026
• R20160
• Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].
• General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

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Responsibilities

• Provide care for large animals, including feeding, watering, grooming, and monitoring health through daily observation.
• Assist with veterinary procedures and animal restraint during clinical treatments and educational demonstrations.
• Maintain animal facilities, ensuring enclosures, equipment, and environments are clean and sanitary while following biosecurity protocols.
• Transport animals and supplies within the facility and assist with facility upkeep and minor repairs.
• Monitor and report on animal health status, including any signs of illness, injury, or stress, to supervisors and veterinary staff.
• Full-time position with rotating shifts. You’ll work on-site, caring for animals in various weather conditions and physical environments.
• Shift: Overnight: 4, 10-hour days (8pm-7am) * On call and rotating weekends
• Be part of a team supporting teaching, research, and clinical care in veterinary medicine
• Gain hands-on experience working with large animals
• Contribute to a mission focused on animal health, safety, and welfare
• Training provided for candidates eager to learn