Working Title (if different from Position Title)
Job Summary
The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Student Animal Care / Weekend Nursery Worker to work weekend & holidays. This candidate will perform a variety of tasks related to animal care.
This position will work between 8 to 10-hour days on Saturday and Sunday between 6:30am and 4:00pm and will be required to work holidays. More days will be added depending on holiday schedule. Hours and days subject to change.
Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
* Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
* Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
* Make a difference. Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
Essential Functions
* Independently perform a variety of animal care husbandry duties like feeding, watering, grooming
* Cleaning the nursery
* Assist with animal treatments according to prescribed instruction
* Assist with Radiographs
* Update health/treatment records
* Maternal care of dams and neonatal care of puppies
* Transport animals to appointments
* May assist in canine whelping
* May participate in canine exercise and enrichment activities
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!
Minimum Qualifications
* Must be a US Citizen
* Must be 18 years old
* Have a valid driver’s license
* Be able to lift 50+ pounds
* Have a current tetanus shot
If selected, employees CANNOT WORK / VOLUNTEER WITH ANOTHER VET CLINIC / HUMANE SHELTER .
Preferred Qualifications
* Previous canine breeding and whelping experience
Pay Rate
Pay Rate $12.00/hour
Work Hours
Work Hours 16-20
City position is located in:
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located:
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Date
Posting Date 07/03/2025
Closing Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
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