Equine and Farm Animal Attendant

The NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH), established in 1983, is one of the highest-rated veterinary academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states. The hospital staffs over twenty clinical services with board-certified specialists that are nationally and even internationally renowned, ensuring the VH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, nearly 35,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state of the art specialty health care, expert clinical instruction for 4th-year veterinary students from the College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.

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What we offer:

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

The Equine & Farm Animal Technician provides comprehensive husbandry support for large animal patients, ensuring a safe, clean, and collaborative environment for both patient care and teaching. As a key member of the team, you'll contribute to the daily care of equine and farm animals while supporting the center's teaching and service mission. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in hands-on animal care, values teamwork, and thrives in an active, service-oriented setting.

Key Responsibilities:

If you're dependable, compassionate, and motivated to support exceptional animal care in a teaching hospital setting, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there will be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. Those responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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.

NC Driver's License is required and will need to be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

In addition to your application please include a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume.

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.

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@ncsu.edu.

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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