Equine and Farm Animal Attendant
North Carolina State University
- Raleigh, NC
- $39,000-77,109 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Equine and Farm Animal Attendant
Anticipated Hiring Range $39,000
Work Schedule Monday -Friday 3:00pm-12:00am
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department CVM Teaching Hospital
About the DepartmentThe NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH), established in 1983, is one of the highest-rated veterinary academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states. The hospital staffs over twenty clinical services with board-certified specialists that are nationally and even internationally renowned, ensuring the VH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, over 25,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state of the art specialty health care, expert clinical instruction for 4th-year veterinary students from the College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine. The Autopsy Service provides animal autopsy services in the veterinary hospital environment.
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Essential Job DutiesPrimary duties of the Equine and Farm Animal Attendant include but are not limited to:
- Providing animal husbandry support for all Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center patients.
- Feeding, watering, grooming, handling, and restraining patients; including but not limited to equine, bovine, caprine, ovine, and camelid species.
- Maintain clean and sanitary hospital by adhering closely to established protocols; including stall cleaning, cleaning and disinfecting of all hospital areas, trash removal, etc.
- Maintaining grounds indoor and outdoor, as needed.
- Maintaining supplies and equipment, including repair schedules.
- Participating in on call schedule, weekend rotations, and holiday rotations as needed.
- Ensuring compliance with all Infectious Disease protocols.
- Assisting with inventory control, supply ordering/purchasing, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration with all ancillary services and other areas of the hospital.
- Providing technical support backup for the Autopsy Service.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other Required Qualifications
- Equine handling experience.
- Experience cleaning stalls and caring for equine and farm animals.
- Basic computer experience, data entry, email, basic spreadsheet entry.
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged/challenging situations.
- Ability to operate common barn equipment (forklift, gas powered vacuum, truck, small tractor, floor cleaning machine, etc).
- Ability to provide high quality customer service.
- Ability to work beyond scheduled work hours when needed.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be an active participant in problem solving and team advancement.
- Ability to maintain physical work for extended periods of time and lift up to 90 pounds on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Previous experience as a care taker/groomer in an equine or mixed animal veterinary setting, preferably a veterinary teaching hospital or tertiary care facility.
- Experience with OSHA and AAHA standards/requirements.
- NC Driver's License is required and will need to be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Commercial Driver's License Required? NoRecruitment Dates and Special InstructionsJob Open Date 08/25/2025
Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 08/29/2025
Notice to ApplicantsPlease make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume.
Special InstructionsIn addition to your application please submit a resume and the contact information for at least three professional references. You may also submit an optional cover letter.Position DetailsPosition Number 00100505
Position Type SHRA
Position Classification Band Title Medical Support Technician
Position Classification Band Level Contributing
Position Classification Salary Range $ 39,000 - $ 77,109
Salary Grade Equivalency MH07
Alternate OptionIf no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Time Limited Position No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Department Id 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital
EEONC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or .Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * How did you learn of this opportunity?
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- Completed an accredited Training Program in the area of assignment
- Equivalent combination of training and experience
- None of the above
- * Do you have previous experience in an equine veterinary setting?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a valid NC Driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of your start date?
- Yes
- No
- * A valid NC driver's license is required for this position and must be maintained as a condition of employment. Do you have a valid NC driver's license or will you obtain it within 60 days of start date?
- Yes, I have a valid NC driver's license and understand that it must be maintained as a condition of employment.
- Yes, while I do not currently have a valid NC driver's license, I will obtain it within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
- No, I do not currently have a valid NC driver's license, and I will not obtain it.
- Contact Information for References