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03-0370202 The Binding Site VT, Inc
Animal Husbandry Technician
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What they do
A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.
$42,880 / year median in Vermont
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Work Schedule First Shift (Days) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions Job Description Job Description At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life
- to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Pay:
$23 Sign onBonus:
$2000Location:
Benson, VT Shift:
Tuesday/Wednesday 7 AM- 4:30 PM , Thursday/Friday 7 AM
- 4 PM, Saturday 7-10 AM Our work in specialty diagnostics
- from providing diagnostic assays and instruments to clinical monitoring across disease stages
- improves the diagnosis and management of blood cancers and immune system disorders. Your determination to put patients at the heart of every decision will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on
- now and in the future.
Discover Impactful Work:
This full-time, hands-on role will carry out all aspects of animal husbandry, welfare, and general farm operations across both sites. The individual will work independently and as part of a team to complete daily animal care and farm duties, ensuring animal health and welfare are maintained to a high standard at all times . Responsibilities include routine animal husbandry and treatments, maintaining animal housing and farm areas, and safely operating farm equipment, machinery, vehicles, and tools. Duties may vary based on animal care priorities, seasonal needs, and the day-to-day requirements of each farm. All work will be performed in accordance with current treatment policies and standard processes, USDA requirements, IACUC-approved protocols, the Animal Welfare Act, health and safety requirements, animal welfare guidelines, and company policies and standards. A Day in theLife :
Carry out daily feeding regimes for all animals on the farm, including the preparation, mixing, and feeding of Total Mixed Rations (TMR) Routine and non-routine animal treatments Participate in animal sorting or movement Participate in herding and transfer of animals between farm sites Participate in the breeding/lambing program Safely operate farm equipment and machinery, including telehandlers, tractors, mixer wagons , and other equipment used in daily farm operations Assist in keeping all housing buildings to USDA standards Ensure all records are completed daily and accurately Any other requirements regarding the welfare and maintenance of animals, housing areas, and production areas Keys toSuccess:
Education High school diploma Experience Knowledge and experience of working with livestock Knowledge and experience operating farm equipment Knowledge and experience of breeding/lambing , preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Valid driving license required Excellent communication and organizational skills (written and verbal) Able to communicate at all levels Work in a team setting Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads Ability to proactively problem solve Attention to detail Work autonomously- Physical Requirements / Work Environment Dependability, reliability, and comfortable working in any weather Must be flexible due to the unexpected nature of working with animals and on a farm Working one weekend day is needed as part of the animal feeding staff rotation Lift up to 50 pounds +
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling Reaching, twisting, turning Walking on uneven, wet, slippery surfaces Benefits We offer competitive remuneration , annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits.
- 24.
- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings