Equine and Farm Animal Attendant (weekends, afterhours)

Position Information

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.

Essential Job Duties

• 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.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

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Requirements and Preferences

• Work Schedule: Sat - Tues, 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM
• Minimum Experience/Education: 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 othr farm animals. Proficiency in animal husbandry practices, cleaning and disinfection protocols, and basic facility maintneance skills are also required.
• 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. Must communicate effectively, work collaboratively within a team, and comply with all institutional policies and procedures, including safety requirements. Ability to commute to Reedy Creek Equine Farm to provide care.
• Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes

Recruitment Details

• Anticipated Hiring Range: $15.00 - $18.75

Applicant Information

• Do you have experience handling and caring for horses?
• Do you have experience operating a forklift, pressure washer and other basic power tools?
• Do you have a valid NC driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of start date?