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The Cornell University Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital--part of the Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine--offers state-of-the-art patient care for horses, cattle, goats, sheep and pigs and other farm animals. Board-certified specialists, dedicated residents, licensed veterinarian technicians, and supervised students work together to provide the best available surgical care, diagnostic procedures, treatment, and hospitalization for our patients. We are open around-the-clock for emergency and critical care cases, including neonatal intensive care and high-risk pregnancies.

We are seeking an Animal Attendant to work as a part of a team supporting faculty clinicians, licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's), interns, residents, veterinary students and other staff throughout the hospital, providing optimal patient care for our animal patients and their owners.

Specifically, the Animal Attendants will:

• Be primarily responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital, which consists of multiple Diagnostic and Therapeutic Rooms, Equine Wards, Intensive Care Unit, Farm Animal Ward, Isolation, and Operating Rooms which includes cleaning, washing, and disinfecting animal stalls and all areas of the ENFAH, such as where animals are housed, walked, and treated, where surgery is performed and animals are induced and recovered from general anesthesia.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with staff, students, LVTs, veterinarians, and clients, and constant communication with veterinary technicians will be required to coordinate treatment and cleaning duties.
• Play a crucial role in the strict adherence and enforcement of hospital infection control policies infection control program to include cleaning and disinfecting all areas including stalls, treatment rooms, breezeway, isolation ward, etc., as well as disinfecting any equipment associated with milking or other animal care-related tasks.
• Handle and provide general care to horses, cows, sheep, goats, camelids, and pigs, including feed, water, milk, groom, picking hooves, and bathing, as needed, as well as bed stalls.
• Perform large animal care and restraint for various procedures using sound judgment and safe practices specifically to assure quality care for horses, cows, pigs, goats, alpacas, llamas, and other exotic large animals under the guidance of the Licensed Veterinary Technicians
• Stock hay, shavings, grain, total mixed ration (TMR), and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Provide care to ENFAH-owned animals and keep accurate and up-to-date records.
• Remove and transport biohazardous waste to the Cornell Medical Waste Facility. In addition, the transportation of deceased animals to proper disposal areas ensures strict adherence to hospital infection control policies.
• Assist with the loading/unloading of animals, as needed, and assist in their transportation to treatment areas for procedures and surgery. This includes movement of down animals and management of down cows in the aquacow.
• Have a general knowledge and skills to perform minor repair and assembly jobs using household tools, both manual and power.
• Operate machinery, including forklift, tractors, etc., to assist with moving pallets, boxes, dumpsters, etc.

The Cornell University Hospital for Animals provides 24-hour care for animals 365 days of the year. The schedule for this position requires flexibility to ensure that adequate patient care and service needs are provided without interruption or exception.

The regular shift will be: Sunday 4:00am-2:30pm, Monday 10:00am- 8:30pm, Thursday 4:00am-2:30pm, Friday 4:00am-2:30pm

What are the qualifications?

A High School diploma and at least a year experience, specifically with large animal handling (horses, cows, pigs, alpacas, llamas, sheep, goats) and/or animal husbandry in a hospital/clinical setting or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Additionally, we seek candidates who:

• Are reliable and can demonstrate a high level of initiative
• Have excellent communication skills;
• Are highly organized with an ability to multi-task;
• Possess an eagerness to learn and grow; and
• Enjoy the physical demands of working with large animals, including prolonged standing, kneeling, mucking stalls, lifting and restraining animals.

Due to the nature of this position rabies vaccinations and titer are required, the cost is covered by department.

This non-exempt position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between Cornell University and United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2300.

What is in it for you?

• An award-winning employer of choice benefits program
  • Comprehensive health care options.
  • Access to wellness programs.
  • Employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
  • Generous retirement contributions
• 13 paid holidays (with generous pay options if you work those days), as well as vacation and health care leave options.

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How to apply:

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We encourage questions: Gabriel Gonzalez; gag95@cornell.edu

** No visa sponsorship available for this position. No relocation allowance available for this position.

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