STEPS Farm and Research Assistant for Senior Horse Herd Part-Time in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

Pushing and lifting up to 50 lbs, working outside with horses.

Work Shift
Shift coordinated with supervisor. Could require weekends/holidays.

Expected # of Hours Per Week
15-20

The Veterinary Department at UK is seeking a STEPS Farm Worker Part-Time Woodford Farm to horse care and general farm maintenance at our Woodford Farm location.

This includes:

This position will need to work weekdays and weekends depending on the schedule of the farm and will need to be able to get to our Versailles farm daily.

Thank you for your interest!

Farm experience, experience with horses and routine animal care.

Horse or Large Animal Background/Farm experience.

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