Animal Care Worker, Small Animal Hospital

Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery

The College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is on a mission to educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover, and Serve.

Veterinarians throughout the Midwest refer animal clients to the Veterinary Health Center for specialized diagnoses and treatment. With sophisticated therapeutic equipment that includes an underwater treadmill, advanced imaging techniques, and groundbreaking equine lameness diagnostic equipment, we are a center for animal healthcare.

The Animal Care Workers of the Small Animal Hospital provide critical support service and care of the Veterinary Health Centers patients. Animal Care Workers ensure the health and safety of our patients by providing basic husbandry functions throughout the hospital.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Feeding and watering patients
• Cleaning animal pens, cages, kennels, and runs
• Performing custodial functions in hospital exam and procedure rooms
• Stocking supplies
• Transporting recyclables for weekly pick-up
• Assisting with delivery soiled laundry to central campus facility
• Other duties as assigned
  

This is a full-time, 40-hour week position. Hours are Monday through Friday from 6a to 3p.

• Must be able to read and write
• No experience is necessary
• Ability and desire to handle and work with and around animals
• Good physical strength, condition and stamina sufficient to left heavy objects

Successful candidates will exhibit the following skills and core competencies:

• Excellent communication skills
• Experience handling/working around animals
• Present a friendly and empathetic demeanor
• Be able to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities

Salary Range: $15.00-$18.00 per hour
Grade: GGS-B
University Title: Animal Care Worker
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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.