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Department: 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital
Location: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:
The Equine and Farm Animal Attendant plays a critical role in providing exceptional daily care and husbandry support for all patients at the Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center. From handling varied large animal species to maintaining strict sanitary standards, this position ensures a clean, safe, and supportive healing environment for our patients and clinical team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care & Husbandry:
- Provide daily feeding, watering, grooming, and handling for patient species including equine, bovine, caprine, ovine, and camelids.
- Safely restrain animals to assist clinical staff during treatments and examinations.
- Hospital Sanitation & Biosecurity:
- Maintain a clean and hygienic hospital environment by strictly following established protocols.
- Perform stall cleaning, deep cleaning, disinfection of clinical areas, and regular trash removal.
- Strictly adhere to all Infectious Disease and biosecurity protocols.
- Facility & Equipment Maintenance:
- Maintain indoor and outdoor hospital grounds as needed.
- Monitor supplies and equipment, assisting with routine maintenance and repair schedules.
- Operations & Operations Support:
- Assist with inventory control, supply ordering, and purchasing.
- Collaborate and maintain effective communication with hospital departments and ancillary services.
- Participate in an on-call schedule, including weekend and holiday rotations as required.
Qualifications & Expectations
- Experience: Prior experience handling and caring for large animals (equine, livestock, etc.) in a veterinary, farm, or clinical setting preferred.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting, walking, bending, stall cleaning) in varying weather conditions.
- Skills: Strong communication skills, high attention to detail, and a team-first mindset.
- Availability: Flexibility to participate in evening, weekend, holiday, and on-call rotations.
Other Work/Responsibilities:
- Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
Minimum Experience/Education:
Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Some positions may require additional Training, Certifications, or Licensure.
Some positions may require additional Training, Certifications, or Licensure.
Required Qualifications:
n/a
Preferred Qualifications:
Equine & Animal Care Experience: Background as a groomer/caretaker in a veterinary setting (preferably a teaching hospital), including direct equine handling, stall cleaning, and barn equipment operation (tractors, forklifts, etc.).
Safety & Compliance: Hands-on experience with OSHA and AAHA standards, with the ability to safely work around sick animals, zoonotic diseases, hazardous materials, and anesthesia gases.
Communication & Professionalism: Proven customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively, collaborate in a team, and maintain composure during emotionally charged situations.
Physical Capability & Adaptability: Able to perform extended physical labor, lift up to 90 lbs, work independently with minimal supervision, and work beyond scheduled hours when necessary.
Technical & Administrative Skills: Basic computer literacy, including data entry, email communication, and spreadsheet management.
Required license or certification:
- Valid driver's license required.
- NC Driver's License will need to be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Position Number: 00106727
AA/EEO Statement:
NC 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 workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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.
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