Dairy Student Assistant (Large Animal Teaching Hospital)

Responsibilities

• Set up the milking system and ensure all equipment is properly cleaned from the prior shift.
• Place feed for animals assigned to the milking string and follow all milking procedures.
• Bring animals in from pastures according to SOPs to maintain hygiene standards and monitor for signs of systemic illness.
• Clean the milking parlor and return animals to the correct pasture before leaving the facilities.
• Feed replacement heifers (birth to weaning) and bull/steer calves raised in hutch pens.
• Feed all non‑equine animals included in the Large Animal Teaching Herds when assigned.
• Assist with the daily care of all non‑equine species in the teaching herds.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student at Auburn University
• Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: None