Animal Care Technician II

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed atany of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Jobs Hub to applythrough the internal application process.Job Category:UniversityStaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Animal Care Technician IIJobDuties: The Dairy Cattle Center is part of the Integrated DairyFacilities for the Agricultural Research Stations at UW-Madison. Thisindustry leading facility is located in the heart of the UW-Madisoncampus and is home to 84 lactating cows. This facility plays a criticalrole in supporting the teaching, research, and outreach missions of theuniversity. The capacity for unique, individualized nutrition basedresearch, as well as research on mammary and reproductive physiology,and transition cow management. In addition, the ability for intensivehands-on learning opportunities makes this facility one of a kind. Thisposition is involved in all aspects of research dairy operations,including but not limited to, milking, feeding, cleaning, handling, andanimal health observations at the facility. This position must functionwith close, progressing to limited supervision. The incumbent in thisposition must work with limited supervision to collect, process, andcomposite milk samples according to established standard operatingprocedures.Key Job Responsibilities: Collects samples from animals andadministers medications, injections, and treatments according toestablished protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic tests andresearch Observes animal behavior, performs basic animal care, andreports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the healthand well-being of animals and promote research Prepares food andformulas and feeds animals according to established schedules andspecifications Maintains organization of and updates records related toresearch procedures Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization ofanimal holding spaces and supplies Inspects and reports equipmentproblems to ensure optimal and safe operationDepartment: ARS - DairyCattle Center, Madison, WICompensation: The minimum salary for thisposition is $20.00 per hour, however, final salary will depend on...For full info follow application link. The University ofWisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative ActionEmployer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other basesas defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promoteexcellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals toapply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability,you can find information about how to make a request at the followingwebsite:APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:ipc.us/t/B7800F833EFA416E

Created: 2025-09-12