Equine and Farm Animal Attendant

About the role

This temporary position will be responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary hospital through routine stall/cage maintenance, hospital cleaning and disinfection, and waste removal. Restrain and provide basic husbandry for equine and farm animal patients. Small animal hospital backup, same duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary hospital through routine stall/cage maintenance, hospital cleaning and disinfection, and waste removal.
• Restrain and provide basic husbandry for equine and farm animal patients.
• Small animal hospital backup, same duties.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in the handling and restraint of equine patients, including mares with foals, pregnant mares, and stallions, as well as other farm animals.
• Proficiency in animal husbandry practices, cleaning and disinfection protocols, and basic facility maintenance skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts, pressure washers, and basic power tools.
• Responsible for inventory management and accurately measuring and diluting chemicals according to established guidelines.
• Demonstrates safe, humane handling of all patients at all times.
• Communicate effectively, work collaboratively within a team, and comply with all institutional policies and procedures, including safety requirements.
• Able to commute to Reedy Creek Equine Farm to provide care.

Qualifications

• Experience in restraining and providing husbandry care for equine and farm animal species is required.
• Prior experience working in a veterinary setting, working knowledge of infectious disease control programs, and familiarity with established safety programs are preferred.
• Candidates should demonstrate compliance with OSHA standards and awareness of veterinary accreditation and certification guidelines such as AAHA, AVMA, and related regulatory bodies.

Skills

• Must have a valid NC driver's license.

Benefits

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Pay

$15.00 - $18.75 per hour

Schedule

Sat - Tues, 1:00 PM - 12 am, varies with occasional holiday coverage as needed.

Department Information

Job City & State: Raleigh, NC
Department System Information: Classification Title: Temporary-Skilled Trades
Working Title: Equine and Farm Animal Attendant

Department Required Skills

• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts, pressure washers, and basic power tools.
• Responsible for inventory management and accurately measuring and diluting chemicals according to established guidelines.
• Demonstrates safe, humane handling of all patients at all times.
• Communicate effectively, work collaboratively within a team, and comply with all institutional policies and procedures, including safety requirements.
• Able to commute to Reedy Creek Equine Farm to provide care.

Department Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid NC Driver's License required.