Livestock Production Specialist

What You'll Do

• Farm animal production (horses, sheep, cattle): The Livestock Production Specialist will devote approximately 50% of their time to supporting husbandry of all the farm species including feeding of animals and cleaning farm animal housing areas.
• Specialized tasks include but are not limited to operation of farm machinery, artificial insemination of cattle, and nursing care of sick animals under veterinary supervision.
• Record keeping: Under supervision, maintain needed records and assist with scheduling of shipments, coordination of health certificates, invoices and other required documentation.
• Document and maintain daily animal census.
• Teaching: Prepare barns for clinical instruction and provide instruction of DVM and other students in humane animal handling, performance of basic veterinary procedures and animal husbandry.
• Pasture management and waste management: Manage pastures by maintaining fences, mowing fields and improving pasture quality as needed. Manage waste by managing compost piles and spreading compost on pastures and open space.
• Research Support and Research animal care: Support research by recording data as required, participating in research projects, and administering medications as required.

What We're Looking For

• Basic Requirements: Knowledge and experience typically acquired by: High School Diploma or equivalentMinimum 1 year experience with livestock husbandry and production, including manure handling, livestock restraint and handling, feeds and feeding, use of common farm equipment, and breeding
• Interest and enthusiasm for teaching
• Enthusiastic, customer oriented attitude
• Computer skills, including MS Excel, MS Word
• Ability to work weekends and occasional holidays
• Ability to operate and maintain common farm equipment including skid steers, tractors, dump trucks and implements used to create forage crops
• Collaborative and collegial attitude
• Valid US driver’s license
• Preferred Qualifications: Associate's Degree AS/AA or higher in Animal Science, Business or other relevant fieldAdvanced training or experience with swine, cattle and/or sheepAdvanced training or experience with farm equipment operation and with horses, poultry, cattle, and/or sheep highly desirable.Flexibility and skill in a fast-paced environment

Pay Range

Pay Range Minimum $20.90, Midpoint $24.90, Maximum $28.90 Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.