Small Ruminant Technician
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193974SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Small Ruminant TechnicianAnticipated Hiring Range
$40,000 - $43,201Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 7am - 4pm with on-callJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
CVM Teaching Animal UnitAbout the Department
The mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) & NC State Veterinary Hospital, (VH) is to enhance animal and human health and well-being through the education and advanced training of veterinarians and provide leadership in veterinary care and outreach through interdisciplinary partnerships.
The Teaching Animal Unit (TAU) is a dynamic teaching institution for veterinary students in all four years of the veterinary curriculum that includes experiences with swine, poultry, sheep, goats, horses and beef/dairy cattle. The purpose of the TAU is to provide realistic opportunities for veterinary students to learn the relationship between husbandry, production management, economics and the field of veterinary medicine. This live animal farming enterprise strives to function in a manner compatible with a financially viable agricultural enterprise by emphasizing current best management practices for an environmentally enriched, animal welfare friendly operation. This student exposure is accomplished annually by providing live animal educational training for seven senior 2-week clinical rotations, six 1-week selective courses and in excess of 150 teaching laboratories (currently comprising 100 students per class at 25 students per lab), and 4th year clinical rotations as needed.
The Teaching Animal Unit (TAU) is a dynamic teaching institution for veterinary students in all four years of the veterinary curriculum that includes experiences with swine, poultry, sheep, goats, horses and beef/dairy cattle. The purpose of the TAU is to provide realistic opportunities for veterinary students to learn the relationship between husbandry, production management, economics and the field of veterinary medicine. This live animal farming enterprise strives to function in a manner compatible with a financially viable agricultural enterprise by emphasizing current best management practices for an environmentally enriched, animal welfare friendly operation. This student exposure is accomplished annually by providing live animal educational training for seven senior 2-week clinical rotations, six 1-week selective courses and in excess of 150 teaching laboratories (currently comprising 100 students per class at 25 students per lab), and 4th year clinical rotations as needed.
Essential Job Duties
The Small Ruminant Technician supports the farm operations at the Teaching Animal Unit with the primary focus being the management of the small ruminant (sheep and goats) herd.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Animal care
- Herd management
- Record keeping
- Animal welfare
- Pasture management
- Assist other technicians as needed, after cross-training, with poultry, swine, horses, dairy and beef cattle
- Supports the teaching program of the CVM by assisting professors in laboratories focusing on small ruminants
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Other Required Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of Small Ruminant health and management
- Knowledge of same in other large and food animal species
- Ability to safely operate farm equipment – (tractors and manure spreader)
- Ability to lift 50-70 lbs, hay bales consecutively during hay season
- Ability to work in inclement weather and to physically work with and move large farm animals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience of small ruminant management
- Knowledge and experience of other large animal species
Required License or Certification
- Valid NC Drivers’ license.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
04/30/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
05/07/2024Notice to Applicants
Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application.
Special Instructions
Along with your completed application, please include as attachments a resume and the contact information for at least three professional references.
Position Number
00043330Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Research TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 34,320 - $ 72,734Salary Grade Equivalency
GN06Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
191602 - CVM Teaching Animal UnitAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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