Equine and Farm Animal Attendant

Established in 1983, the NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH) is one of the nation’s highest-rated academic medical centers, serving North Carolina and the surrounding region. The VH treats nearly 35,000 patients annually across more than 20 clinical services, utilizing a team-based approach that leverages the expertise of nationally and internationally renowned board-certified specialists.

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The Equine and Farm Animal Attendant provides essential daily care and husbandry support for all patients admitted to the Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center. This role is vital to maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient hospital environment, ensuring patient comfort, and upholding strict biosecurity standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong handling skills across varied large animal species and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced veterinary setting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Patient Care & Animal Husbandry

2. Hospital Cleanliness & Biosecurity

3. Facilities, Grounds & Equipment Management

4. Operational Collaboration & Scheduling

position Requirements & Qualifications

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.

Comprehensive Patient Care & Handling: Deliver daily husbandry-including feeding, watering, grooming, and safe restraint for clinical procedures-across a varied range of large animals (equine, bovine, caprine, ovine, and camelid species).

Strict Biosecurity & Sanitation: Maintain a safe, hazard-free environment by performing routine stall cleaning and disinfecting clinical spaces, while strictly enforcing infectious disease and isolation protocols to prevent cross-contamination.

Facilities & Inventory Management: Oversee the upkeep of indoor and outdoor hospital grounds, monitor equipment functionality, and manage inventory levels to prevent supply shortages.

Team Collaboration & Flexible Scheduling: Work seamlessly alongside veterinary technicians and clinicians in a fast-paced environment, participating in a mandatory rotation that includes weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts for 24/7 coverage.

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If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

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