• Animal Husbandry Assistant (Part-time) *TEMPORARY

    SUNY Delhi (Delhi, NY)


     

    SUNY Delhi seeks a part-time Staff Assistant to the join the School of Veterinary and Applied Sciences. SUNY Delhi prides itself on being a welcoming college community for all. Diversity, equity and inclusiveness are integral components of the highest quality academic programs and the strongest campus climate. The college seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that inclusive excellence will be affirmed.

     

    The Small Animal Husbandry Assistant (Staff Assistant) will support the Veterinary Science program by caring for the animals living on campus ensuring their safety and well-being. Husbandry includes cleaning and sanitizing animal cages and housing areas, feeding, and medicating (as needed). In the event of an urgent matters or emergency situations, employee will contact appropriate personnel or safety officers.

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    + Completing daily condition and medical forms

    + Assisting with Dog, Cat, Primate and Rodent colony (rats, mice, guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters) husbandry

    + Assist in maintaining the safety and well-being of patients while on campus.

    + Provide additional animal husbandry support depending on work shift and daily care needed

    Job Requirements:

    + Must have experience working with animals and be able to recognize certain animal behaviors

    + Lift objects or pets up to 50 pounds

    + Must have a valid unrestricted drivers license

    + Must be self directed and have the ability to follow directions

    + Must be available to work weekends and holidays

    Additional Information:

    + Hourly Rate: $21.33/hr

    + Work schedule: part time, up to 20 hrs per wk - includes weekend and holiday work

    + Temporary position

    + Budget Title: Staff Assistant, SL2

    + This position offers full New York State UUP (PT) (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-PT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf) benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country with an excellent fringe benefits package

    + Click here for more Information for Prospective Employees (http://www.suny.edu/benefits/newprospective-employees/)

     

    SUNY Delhi has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity. The College welcomes responses from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

     

    SUNY Delhi is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.

     

    If you need a disability-related accommodation, please contact [email protected]

    Clery Statement

    Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (http://www.delhi.edu/campus-life/police/fire-safety-reports/index.php) (ASR) for SUNY Delhi online. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Delhi University Police Department at 607-746-4700.