Animal Resources Coordinator

Job Title
Animal Resources Coordinator

Requisition Number
RE53737

Working Title

Department Name
81070:ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
43

Salary Range
$39,894-63,814/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BS

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Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

Requires heavy work, lifting or exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, 20-50 frequently. Works with large animals.

Shift

Primarily Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Requires work during evenings/nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed to provide animal care.

Job Summary

Position is located at Maine Chance Farm, Lexington, KY.

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment department of Animal & Food Sciences seeks a self-motivated dependable individual with a passion of equine sciences with good critical, planning and communication skills for the Animal Resource Coordinator role. The Animal Resource Coordinator is a key member of the Horse Unit team. The position works with the unit at Maine Chance Farm using in-depth knowledge of equine health, reproduction, nutrition and facilities to ensure the proper completion of research projects, undergraduate classes, extension events and animal care in compliance with university needs.

About the Role:
If you’re passionate about working with horses in a hands-on farm environment, this role blends leadership, animal care, and daily operations. You’ll lead and support a team, manage supplies and documentation, and use your expertise to ensure exceptional care for the horses while maintaining safe, well-kept facilities. This is an essential role dedicated to animal well-being, including during emergency closures, and hours may vary with seasonal farm needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays—offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Why Join Us:
At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you’ll find a community that values collaboration, growth, and recognition. Benefits of joining our team include:

• Exceptional benefits package.
• A formal mentoring program to support your professional development
• Access to a staff development fund for continued learning and skill building
• Dedicated staff recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
• A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky

Join us in shaping the future of teaching and learning—where innovation meets impact.

For additional information about the Animal and Food Sciences department please Click Here. To find out more about Martin-Gatton CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Attention to detail, organization and planning skills. In-depth knowledge with normal and abnormal horse health, ability to assess animal well-being and make animal care decisions.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

MS in Animal Sciences or closely related.

Deadline to Apply
04/06/2026

Our University Community

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.