Attendant Large Animal NBC

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Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Attendant Large Animal NBC

Job Profile Title
Large Animal Attendant B

Job Description Summary
Under general supervision, perform a variety of duties involving the daily care and feeding of animals and the cleaning and general upkeep of patient facilities. Provide assistance to the nursing department, as well as veterinary students on campus and veterinary staff. The Large Animal Attendant has vital duties that help maintain the hospital, including helping with patient care, teaching and general hospital maintenance.Position located in Kennett Sq., no public trans. avail.

Job Description

Under general supervision, perform a variety of duties involving the daily care and feeding of animals and the cleaning and general upkeep of stall facilities. Reports to Supervisor, Patient Facilities.

Perform general patient care, maintain general maintenance and cleanliness of patient areas

• Provide daily maintenance of stall facilities, to include cleaning and disinfecting stalls, as well as water and feed buckets
• Help to maintain patient treatment areas and equipment; clean area and equipment after treatments are performed stall-side and in treatment areas
• Organize and maintain stock of paperwork in all barns, and ensure critical care areas are fully stocked with fluids and other frequently-used materials
• Feeding, grooming, and walking. Ensure patients have clean water, feed, and hay, per treatment orders or nurse/clinician

• Other general housekeeping and grounds keeping tasks

Assist with movement of large animal patients and patient supplies

• Assist with transport of down or dead animals
• Transport bedding and feed material to/from patient areas
• Operate a variety of motorized equipment including forklift, tractor and standard dump truck
• Contribute to a professional, safe and efficient hospital environment
• Effectively manage time and plan daily activities to ensure excellent patient care
  • Follow Biosecurity protocols and remain knowledgeable about changing requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures for each area and safety procedures for all equipment
  • Document stall cleaning status as needed to ensure efficient stall turnover
  • Assist in all areas as needed to ensure efficient operation of the hospital
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Dayshift: 5am-1:30pm Mon-Fri. Including some weekends and holidays
  
  Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Large animal handling experience required. Ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment including forklift, tractor and standard dump truck required. Ability to perform strenuous work and tolerate exposure to weather, chemicals and allergens required. Valid driver's license required.
  
  Working Conditions;High noise environment; On-Call(beeper); High dust, dirt, grease environment; Exposure to moving machinery, Exposure to chemicals
  
• Physical Effort; Occasional lifting 25-50 lbs.;Typically standing or walking;
  
  Typically bending, crouching, stooping; Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more
  
  Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Large animal handling experience required. Ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment including forklift, tractor and standard dump truck required. Ability to perform strenuous work and tolerate exposure to weather, chemicals and allergens required. Valid driver's license required.
  
  

Job Location - City, State
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range
$15.00 - $23.25

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.


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