Rose Creek Farm: Student Assistant

Posting Number G/R27835P

Working Title Rose Creek Farm: Student Assistant

Department VetMed-Large Animal Medicine

About the University of Georgia 

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About the College/Unit/Department 

College/Unit/Department website 

Employment Type Employee

Additional Schedule Information 

Advertised Salary 

Anticipated Start Date 12/09/2024

Posting Date 11/26/2024

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EOO Statement 

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Duties/ResponsibilitiesEquine Herd: Feed/water and check horses on pasture, in paddocks, and in barn twice daily, as directed by equine farm manager. Inspect horses for illness/lameness. Check fence lines and stall for any breakage or needed repair. Clean and bed stalls. Administer medications to horses as needed.

Percentage of time 40

Duties/Responsibilities 

Bovine Herd: Feed/water cattle monthly. Count animals in each lot/pasture. Inspect cattle for illness/lameness. Check fence lines. During calving season check for dystocia.

Percentage of time 40

Duties/Responsibilities 

Research sample collection.

Percentage of time 20

Classification Title Student Assistant

FLSA Non-Exempt

UGA Job Code 

FTE .50

Minimum Qualifications 

Position Summary 

This position will assist with the Large Animal research farm.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position 

Experience handling horses is preferred.

Experience working on a farm.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Work well with others.

Physical DemandsDriving as needed to perform job duties.

Able to walk, stand or sit for long periods of time.

Able to lift 30lbs.

Able to work outdoors.

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes

Background Investigation Policy 

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Details 

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Stacey Hilliard

Recruitment Contact Email [email protected]

Recruitment Contact Phone 7065426326

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