Team Lead Farm Animal Caretaker

The Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine (LIU-CVM) in Brookville, New York, invites applications from self-directed, innovative and motivated individuals for a full-time Farm Animal Team Leader Caretaker position at the Marion Carll Farm (MCF) in Commack, New York.

The successful candidate may be engaged in the College of Veterinary Medicine's educational and service activities.

Primary responsibilities will include daily care of the livestock, farm upkeep and preparation for LIU-CVM laboratories at MCF.

Along with another caretaker, duties include care of livestock during weekends and holidays.

The successful candidate is expected to promote LIU-CVM's overall mission of enhancing veterinary medical education through a commitment to teaching, academic excellence, and service to a variety of stakeholders.

This position will at times require early morning starts and late evenings work.

The duties of Team Leader Farm Caretaker are to meet the operational and technical needs of MCF that houses teaching animals and hosts teaching activities of an accredited professional degree program.

The ideal candidate should possess organization skills, problem-solving skills, be adaptable, able to multi-task, possess the ability to work both independently and as a team and have good oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications: The successful candidate should possess a High school diploma or equivalent, have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, a valid driver's license (CDL desirable) and one year's experience with care of one or more species, i.e., cattle or small ruminants.

Preference will be given to candidates that have an Associate's degree or college degree with a minor in animal science, veterinary technology, agricultural technology, or 3 years of verifiable equivalent work experience.

Those with extensive farm animal experience are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will need to possess strength and endurance and be able to lift 50 pounds and withstand the demands and rigor of an outdoor job in all weather conditions.

S/he/they will have the proven ability to promote a culture of diversity, equity and inclusiveness and will interact well with coworkers as well as University administration, the veterinary education community, faculty, students, and alumni.

How to Apply: Applications should be created through LIU On-Line Application portal ( To receive full consideration the following documents should be uploaded: (1) a letter of intent summarizing livestock and work experience; (2) Names and email contact information for three references, and (3) curriculum vitae.

Compensation: This is a full time position with rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Long Island University conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

About The College of Veterinary Medicine at Long Island University: LIU-CVM received a Provisional Accreditation by the AVMA- Council on Education on March, 2020 and admitted the inaugural class in the Fall of 2020.

Currently, with over fifty off-campus affiliate sites, LIU CVM will utilize a distributed model of clinical education.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer.

LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.