09/25/2026
The Department of Animal Science, a part of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, within the University of Connecticut, seeks qualified applicants for two (2) full-time positions of Equine Care Specialist (Animal Care Specialist). The Equine Care Specialist is responsible for feeding, watering, grooming, handling, and monitoring horses; maintaining barns, paddocks, arenas, and related facilities; assisting with veterinary and farrier care; operating farm equipment; and supporting instructional and experiential learning opportunities for students. These positions play a critical role in ensuring the health and welfare of University-owned horses while maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-organized equine operation. The successful candidates will play a key role in supporting the daily operation of the Horse Unit and assisting in the continued growth and success of the Department's Animal Science as well as Equine Science and Management programs. Through the provision of high-quality equine care, facility support, and student engagement, these positions will contribute to the unit's teaching, research, and outreach mission. The positions will supervise student employees and may supervise temporary staff as assigned. The Equine Care Specialists will report to the Horse Unit Manager and the Department Head of Animal Science and will be based on the University of Connecticut’s Storrs Campus.
See the full position description by visiting https://s.uconn.edu/499620 and share with any interested candidates.
Please apply online at https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/listing/, Search #499620 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the stated minimum qualifications, and any preferred qualifications they may possess, in their application materials.
Evaluations of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. For questions regarding this position, you may reach out to Dr. Sarah Reed.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on October 2, 2026
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