Standing and walking for long periods of time, pushing and lifting 50 pounds

Weekends and Some Holiday work required, with a variable 5 day/37.5 work week

If working over 30 hours per week, you may be eiligible for health benefits.

The Veterinary Department at UK is seeking a STEPS Equine Research Farm Worker to assist with horse care and general farm maintenance at Woodford Farm in Versailles, KY. This includes daily care and feeding of horses, including farm maintenance such as mowing, weed eating, etc.

If working over 30 hours per week, you may be eligible for health benefits!

Thank you for your interest in working at the University of Kentucky!

Farm experience, experience with horses and routine animal care.

Horse or Large Animal Background/Farm experience.

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