Animal Resource Coordinator

Job Title
Animal Resource Coordinator


Requisition Number
RE49546


Working Title
Farm supervisor


Department Name
81140:Veterinary Science


Work Location
Versailes, KY


Grade Level
43


Salary Range
$39,894-63,814/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BS



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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

2 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Handling horses, lifting objects up to 50 lbs, physical labor outdoors such as trimming weeds and repairs.



Shift

Primarily days Monday-Friday (Typically 8:00am – 5:00pm). Some nights and weekends.



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment department of Veterinary Science seeks a self-motivated dependable individual with a passion for caring for ruminant animals for the Animal Resource Coordinator role. The department of Veterinary Science assures the health and viability of animal agriculture through teaching, discovery, research, and service. The Animal Resource Coordinator is a key member of the team. The Coordinator help to maintain a 70 acre farm in Woodford County including mowing, fence repair, maintaining equipment, and ordering supplies. Duties include feeding and maintaining a herd of 55 senior horses including monitoring health and coordinating routine care. Extensive horse handling is involved, with rotating pastures as well as assisting with University projects and veterinary care.



The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a supportive workplace with professional development opportunities, including a formal mentoring program and staff development fund.



For additional information on Veterinary Science please Click Here. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Horse handling



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Farm experience.



Deadline to Apply
03/26/2025


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