"TES Horse Handler"

TES Horse Handler

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, Alabama

Category: Veterinary Services

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $15.00/Hr. - USD $18.00/Hr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Job Type: Temporary

Department: Clinical Sciences

Associated Division: College of Veterinary Medicine

Req ID: 7720

Overview

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks candidates to work as a TES Horse Handler in our Equine Surgery and Sports Medicine service as well as other areas of equine as needed.

Typical schedule will be Mon - Thurs, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work
• Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU student employees are not eligible for TES.

Responsibilities

• The Horse Handler will provide assistance to the Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery Service.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Jog and lunge horses for lameness exams
• Provide restraint as needed for exams and procedures
• Hourly checks on inpatients
• Cleaning and restocking of suppliesThe individual may be asked to assist other areas of the equine section

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Personal or professional horse handling experience is required

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!