Blacksburg, VA · On-site
$17 - $23.25/hr
Staff Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine Department: Biomedical Science Location ... cats, horses, cattle and pigs Experience with animal models of pain MS or PhD in Biology ...
Blacksburg, VA · On-site
$17 - $23.25/hr
Staff Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine Department: Biomedical Science Location ... cats, horses, cattle and pigs Experience with animal models of pain MS or PhD in Biology ...
Blacksburg, VA · On-site
$18/hr
Hourly Wage/Part-Time Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine Department: Biomedical ... cattle and pigs • Experience with large animal infectious disease models (no rodent only ...
Blacksburg, VA · On-site
$18/hr
Hourly Wage/Part-Time Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine Department: Biomedical ... cattle and pigs • Experience with large animal infectious disease models (no rodent only ...
Hourly Wage/Part-Time Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine Department: Biomedical ... horses, cattle and pigs Experience with large animal infectious disease models (no rodent only ...
Hourly Wage/Part-Time Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine Department: Biomedical ... horses, cattle and pigs Experience with large animal infectious disease models (no rodent only ...
Galax, VA · On-site
$115K - $130K/yr
From your lap dog to your beef cattle, and even your daughter's new rabbit, you can rest assured ... Our assistants are great with restraint and assisting in client education in exam rooms or on farm ...
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Galax, VA · On-site
$115K - $130K/yr
From your lap dog to your beef cattle, and even your daughter's new rabbit, you can rest assured ... Our assistants are great with restraint and assisting in client education in exam rooms or on farm ...
New
The Center focuses on beef cattle, sheep, and forage systems, with strong emphasis on practical ... basis, and physically assist with projects, management of herds, facilities, and grounds ...
The Center focuses on beef cattle, sheep, and forage systems, with strong emphasis on practical ... basis, and physically assist with projects, management of herds, facilities, and grounds ...
$20/hr
Return or arrange for the return of all carts and/or cattle racks to their proper location ... Good organizational and time management skills * Basic math skills * Self-motivated * Ability to ...
$20/hr
Return or arrange for the return of all carts and/or cattle racks to their proper location ... Good organizational and time management skills * Basic math skills * Self-motivated * Ability to ...
Collect samples for testing from cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry and routes them to the ... management coordinators, co-workers, and others involved in animal agriculture. * Ability to ...
Collect samples for testing from cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry and routes them to the ... management coordinators, co-workers, and others involved in animal agriculture. * Ability to ...
Collect samples for testing from cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry and routes them to the ... management coordinators, co-workers, and others involved in animal agriculture. * Ability to ...
Collect samples for testing from cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry and routes them to the ... management coordinators, co-workers, and others involved in animal agriculture. * Ability to ...
| Aspect | Assistant Cattle Manager | Farm Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Experience in cattle care, farm management knowledge | Experience in farm operations, general agriculture skills |
| Work Environment | Livestock facilities, ranches, dairy farms | Various farm settings including crop and livestock farms |
| Employer & Industry | Agricultural farms, ranches, dairy operations | Farms, agricultural companies, rural operations |
| Common Search & Comparison | Assistant Cattle Manager vs Farm Supervisor |
The Assistant Cattle Manager primarily focuses on livestock care, breeding, and health management within cattle operations. In contrast, a Farm Supervisor oversees broader farm activities, including crop production and livestock management. While both roles require agricultural experience, the Assistant Cattle Manager specializes in cattle-specific tasks, making it more suitable for those with livestock expertise.
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Work type: Staff
Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Biomedical Science
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Research / Scientific
Job Description
The Messenger Lab at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant to complete general laboratory operations and aid in graduate students' projects. Our lab focuses on assessment and delivery of analgesic therapeutics in large animal models, from benchtop experiments to clinical research. Specifically, we work with pigs, dogs, cats, and occasionally other species. This position will be in charge of maintaining the laboratory and instrumentation for these projects, writing and maintaining laboratory SOPs and Animal Use Protocols, and participation in experiments as desired.
In addition, this position will provide graduate student experimental support, be in charge of laboratory organization and cleanliness, and be in charge of ordering laboratory supplies.
Required Qualifications
Must be flexible and enjoy a diverse and sometimes fast-paced research environment
Must be an effective communicator and understand English as a primary language
Must have U.S. citizenship (cannot support or sponsor working visas)
Must have experience working in a laboratory and/or with animals
Must have experience with writing and following laboratory SOPs, AUPs, and maintaining
excellent records/notebooks.
BS in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with chromatography (HPLC/UPLC/MS, etc.)
Experience in drug discovery
Experience with prepping samples for mass spectrometry and analyzing proteomics experiments
Adaptability managing multiple projects at the same time
Handling veterinary species such as dogs, cats, horses, cattle and pigs
Experience with animal models of pain
MS or PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related field
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
06/30/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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Virginia Tech, guided by its motto "Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve), embraces a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to educate scholars as leaders and problem-solvers. As a comprehensive land-grant institution, it enriches the quality of life in Virginia and worldwide, fostering an inclusive community focused on knowledge, discovery, and creativity. With over 280 majors, the university serves a diverse student body of more than 36,000 across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Virginia Tech's presence extends throughout Virginia, including campuses in Northern Virginia, Roanoke, Newport News, and Richmond, along with multiple Extension offices and research centers. As a prominent global research institution, it conducts over $500 million in research annually.
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