Company Description
RUSVM
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) is the number one provider of Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) to the U.S.* and offers a DVM program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. Located on St. Kitts, RUSVM includes the Ross University Veterinary Clinic and is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. A cutting-edge curriculum, with innovative use of technologies and simulations, provides the best possible training for tomorrow’s veterinarians.
RUSVM prepares students to become veterinary leaders by drawing connections among animals, people and the planet, as a member of the One Health Initiative. We offer research programs focused on emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, conservation medicine and ecosystem health. Visit veterinary.rossu.edu for more information, and follow RUSVM on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
*Based on the total number of DVM graduates at RUSVM compared to U.S. schools in 2024.
About Covista
Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.
Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.
We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Job Description
Opportunity at a Glance
The Pasture assistant II is a very physical job which requires working in the sun for extensive hours. As many pasture assistant you would require having a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- This position requires that you work diligently and responsibly when independent of constant personal supervision. Abuse of your position’s independence will be grounds for dismissal.
- Cutting, loading, delivering, unloading, chopping and receipting forage grass for Ross University livestock
- Driving of Pasture truck as necessary once licensed and insurable
- All aspects of planting and establishing forage grasses, including supplying, weeding and fertilizing
- Daily and periodic cleaning of animal stalls, pens and paddocks
- Repair and maintenance of mangers, gates, feeders and buildings in the pasture
- Construction of woven wire, high tensile and barbed wire fencing
- Installation, maintenance, repair and operation of irrigation systems
- Assist animal caretakers with animal handling and transport duties
- Washing and rinsing of the livestock transport vehicle promptly after transport tasks
- Assist Pasture Assistant I in all his duties as requested
- Assist the Large Animal Caretakers in all their duties as requested
- Brush control in and around the pasture
- Electric fence set-up, maintenance and repair
- Care for and attention to the pasture truck, utility vehicle and trailers
- Train for and be available as relief for large animal caretakers
- Trained for fire emergencies and hurricane crises
- Familiarity with all current Pasture procedures, operations and projects
- Qualification for standard driver’s license required.
- Class D tractor driver’s license is desirable
- Completes other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
- Experience of working with animals Preferred
- Should be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Able to prioritize and work under pressure
- Class P driver’s license Required
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
