Horse Care Student
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Job No: 509239
Division/Organization: School of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Medical Sciences
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: DAIRY BARN
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: 14
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Education and Training, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization
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Department Overview:
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Join the SVM Horse Herd team and gain hands-on experience caring for horses in a professional, educational setting. This is a great opportunity for students interested in veterinary medicine, animal science, or equine care. |
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Anticipated Start Date:
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8/11/25 |
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Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
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Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
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Not Remote
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Anticipated Hours Per Week:
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Minimum: 5 Maximum: 20 |
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Schedule:
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Approx 5 weekday shifts/month
Approx 5 weekend shifts/month |
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Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
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Minimum: 14 |
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Number of Positions:
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5 |
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Qualifications:
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• Currently enrolled as a student at UW–Madison (preferred)
• Interest in animal care, especially horses
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various weather conditions
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Previous horse experience is helpful but not required—training provided
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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• Experience handling and caring for horses
• Familiarity with basic equine health and behavior
• Ability to recognize signs of illness or injury
• Knowledge of barn safety and hygiene practices
• CPR or First Aid certification (a plus)
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Position Summary/Job Duties:
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Join the SVM Horse Herd team and gain hands-on experience caring for horses in a professional, educational setting. This is a great opportunity for students interested in veterinary medicine, animal science, or equine care.
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Physical Demands:
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Physically able to lift 50 lbs.
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Institutional Statements:
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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