Equine and Farm Animal Attendant

Position Information

Position Number 19PLS05708 Position Type Temporary Essential Job Duties 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. Is Time Limited No If Yes, Appointment Length Wolfpack Perks and Benefits As a Pack member, you belong here , and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer:

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Working Title Equine and Farm Animal Attendant

Requirements and Preferences

Other Work/Responsibilities N/A 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, pressurewashers, 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. Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education Experience in restraining and providing husbandry care for equine and Farm Animalspecies is required.

Preferred qualifications include prior experience working in a veterinarysetting, working knowledge of infectious disease control programs, and familiarity withestablished safety programs.

Candidates should demonstrate compliance with OSHA standards and awareness of veterinary accreditation and certification guidelines such as AAHA, AVMA, and related regulatory bodies. Required License or Certification Must have a valid NC driver's license Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No

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EEO 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 [email protected].

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.

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