Auburn University
Student Worker - Large Animal Teaching Hospital (Dairy)
Auburn University, Opelika, Alabama, us, 36803
Overview
Student Worker - Large Animal Teaching Hospital (Dairy) Position Title: Student Worker - Large Animal Teaching Hospital (Dairy). Working Title (if different from Position Title) is not specified. Job Summary The position in the JTV Large Animal Teaching Hospital is responsible for assisting with the daily care of farm animal species, non-equine, including milking of the lactating herd, daily herd checks, and possibly feeding of all non-equine animals owned by the College of Veterinary Medicine. Responsibilities
AM shift
starts at 4:30 AM and ends around 8:30 AM. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: setting up milking system; ensuring equipment has been properly cleaned from prior shift; placing out feed for animals assigned to milking string following milking procedures; bringing animals in from pastures following SOPs to ensure hygiene standards are met; ensuring all animals in the milking string are healthy with no signs of systemic illness; ensuring the milking parlor is cleaned and animals are returned to proper pasture prior to leaving facilities; feeding of replacement heifers, birth to weaning, and any bull/steer calves being raised in the hutch pen. Employees may be assigned to feeding all non-equine animals that make up the teaching herds of the Large Animal Teaching Hospital. Assist with the daily care of all non-equine species that make up the teaching herds. PM shift
starts at 2:30 PM and ends around 6:30 PM. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: setting up milking system; ensuring equipment has been properly cleaned from prior shift; placing out feed for animals assigned to milking string following milking procedures; bringing animals in from pastures following SOPs to ensure hygiene standards are met; ensuring all animals in the milking string are healthy with no signs of systemic illness; ensuring the milking parlor is cleaned and animals are returned to proper pasture prior to leaving facilities; feeding of replacement heifers, birth to weaning, and any bull/steer calves being raised in the hutch pen. The afternoon shift is also responsible for cleaning up feed, stanchion area and holding lot prior to leaving the facilities. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing inventory checks on all paddocks assigned to the Large Animal Teaching Herds, non-equine, ensuring all animals are accounted for, no signs of predation, reporting abnormal findings to the appropriate personnel; assisting with the securing of small ruminants (sheep and goats) as needed to minimize predation; assisting with the daily care of all non-equine species that make up the teaching herds. Why Work at Auburn?
Life-Changing Impact : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. Culture of Excellence : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. We’re Here for You : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. Sweet Home Alabama : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. A Place for Everyone : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled as a student at Auburn University. Preferred Qualifications Job Details
Pay Rate
$10.00/hour Work Hours
Sun - Sat, 4:30 AM - 9:00 AM OR Sun - Sat, 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM. This is a 7 day/week position. Some flexibility will be required. Location
City position is located in: Auburn, Alabama Posting Date
10/30/2025 Closing Date
12/19/2025 Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more. Required fields
are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity. * Are you currently an enrolled student at Auburn University? Yes No
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Student Worker - Large Animal Teaching Hospital (Dairy) Position Title: Student Worker - Large Animal Teaching Hospital (Dairy). Working Title (if different from Position Title) is not specified. Job Summary The position in the JTV Large Animal Teaching Hospital is responsible for assisting with the daily care of farm animal species, non-equine, including milking of the lactating herd, daily herd checks, and possibly feeding of all non-equine animals owned by the College of Veterinary Medicine. Responsibilities
AM shift
starts at 4:30 AM and ends around 8:30 AM. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: setting up milking system; ensuring equipment has been properly cleaned from prior shift; placing out feed for animals assigned to milking string following milking procedures; bringing animals in from pastures following SOPs to ensure hygiene standards are met; ensuring all animals in the milking string are healthy with no signs of systemic illness; ensuring the milking parlor is cleaned and animals are returned to proper pasture prior to leaving facilities; feeding of replacement heifers, birth to weaning, and any bull/steer calves being raised in the hutch pen. Employees may be assigned to feeding all non-equine animals that make up the teaching herds of the Large Animal Teaching Hospital. Assist with the daily care of all non-equine species that make up the teaching herds. PM shift
starts at 2:30 PM and ends around 6:30 PM. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: setting up milking system; ensuring equipment has been properly cleaned from prior shift; placing out feed for animals assigned to milking string following milking procedures; bringing animals in from pastures following SOPs to ensure hygiene standards are met; ensuring all animals in the milking string are healthy with no signs of systemic illness; ensuring the milking parlor is cleaned and animals are returned to proper pasture prior to leaving facilities; feeding of replacement heifers, birth to weaning, and any bull/steer calves being raised in the hutch pen. The afternoon shift is also responsible for cleaning up feed, stanchion area and holding lot prior to leaving the facilities. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing inventory checks on all paddocks assigned to the Large Animal Teaching Herds, non-equine, ensuring all animals are accounted for, no signs of predation, reporting abnormal findings to the appropriate personnel; assisting with the securing of small ruminants (sheep and goats) as needed to minimize predation; assisting with the daily care of all non-equine species that make up the teaching herds. Why Work at Auburn?
Life-Changing Impact : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. Culture of Excellence : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. We’re Here for You : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. Sweet Home Alabama : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. A Place for Everyone : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled as a student at Auburn University. Preferred Qualifications Job Details
Pay Rate
$10.00/hour Work Hours
Sun - Sat, 4:30 AM - 9:00 AM OR Sun - Sat, 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM. This is a 7 day/week position. Some flexibility will be required. Location
City position is located in: Auburn, Alabama Posting Date
10/30/2025 Closing Date
12/19/2025 Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more. Required fields
are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity. * Are you currently an enrolled student at Auburn University? Yes No
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