Pasture Assistant – Animal Caretaker

About the role

The Pasture Assistant II works outdoors in a physically demanding environment, supporting livestock and pasture operations for Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. The role involves handling forage, maintaining pasture infrastructure, and assisting animal caretakers.

Key responsibilities

• Cut, load, deliver, unload, chop and receipt forage grass for university livestock.
• Drive pasture trucks and utility vehicles as required, holding a valid driver’s license.
• Plant, weed, fertilize and maintain forage grasses.
• Clean animal stalls, pens and paddocks daily.
• Repair and maintain mangers, gates, feeders, fences and irrigation systems.
• Assist animal caretakers with handling and transport of livestock.
• Wash livestock transport vehicles promptly after use.
• Support large‑animal caretakers and act as relief when needed.
• Maintain electric fences and pasture equipment.
• Participate in fire‑emergency and hurricane‑crisis training.

Required profile

• Valid Class P driver’s license (required); Class D tractor license desirable.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lb and work independently under pressure.
• Good communication skills and experience working with animals.

Required skills

• Valid driver’s license (Class P).