Equine and Farm Animal Attendant; Weekend

Equine and Farm Animal Attendant (Weekend)

Join North Carolina State University as an Equine and Farm Animal Attendant (Weekend). This temporary position is located in Raleigh, NC.

• 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. Provide the same duties as small animal hospital backup.
• Lift up to 70 lbs and operate equipment such as forklift, pressure washer, and basic power tools.
• Manage inventory, accurately measure chemicals for dilution, and practice safe and humane handling of all patients.
• Communicate effectively, work on a team, and comply with all policies and procedures, including safety and OSHA.

Saturday – Sunday (3 pm – 12 am), varying with hospital needs and holidays.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Extensive experience with handling/restraint of equine (including mares with foals, regnant mares, stallions, etc.) and farm animals.
• Animal husbandry, cleaning and disinfection, and basic facility maintenance skills.
• Valid NC driver’s license.

• Experience restraining and providing husbandry care for the equine species.
• Prior veterinary setting experience.
• Knowledge of infectious disease control programs and OSHA compliance.
• Veterinary certifications such as AAHA, AVMA.

• Pay: $15.00 per hour.
• Job open date: 09/03/2025.
• Posting Number: PG195432TM.
• Position Number: 19
  
  PLS
  05672.
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Temporary‑Skilled Trades.
• Employment Type:
  
  Temporary.

• Health Insurance for temporary employees.
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses.
• Attend non‑revenue generating sporting events for free.
• Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, Wellness Programs.

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 workatncstate.

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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