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Job Title : Animal Caretaker

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Veterinary Medicine | Finley FarmJob DescriptionWorks at Alice L. Finley Memorial Center, a 133 acre research and teaching center, located outside West Jefferson, Ohio; cleans & disinfects farm animal stalls & adjacent areas & supporting equipment; feeds, waters and cares for livestock; reports any irregularities in animals' condition, habits, and behavior to director; aids veterinarians in medical care of animals; assists with maintaining records; catches, handles, moves animals using the proper methods; loads / unloads and transports animals to / from Finley Farm to Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Columbus campus; operates farm equipment; assists with maintenance of buildings, lots & pastures. Schedule consists primarily of weekend and holiday hours with some rotating weekdays; hours to be 7 : 00 am to 3 : 30 pm. Other duties as assigned by the Farm Manager. Minimum Education Required Per Classified Civil Svc Specs or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications Required : Experience handling large animals (food animals and equine) in a farm setting; experience operating farm equipment including transporting of livestock, valid driver's license required; subject to Background Check; able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Potential exposure to various outdoor weather conditions, zoonotic diseases, and animal inflicted injuries; able to lift at least 75 pounds.

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Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events. Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans. Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming. Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available. Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners. Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.