Equine & Farm Animal Veterinary Assistant — Clinical Support

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Childcare benefits

Wellness Programs

Résumé du poste

NC State Veterinary Hospital in Raleigh seeks an Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Assistant to support clinical, emergency, and husbandry tasks across the center. You will monitor patients, assist clinicians, perform routine treatments, and help maintain biosecurity and orderly operations in a fast-paced hospital environment.

This role requires experience with large animals, strong communication, and physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience with equine and/or farm animal species in a clinical, agricultural, or veterinary setting.
• Proficiency in large animal restraint and basic physical exams.
• Ability to recognize distress and patient status changes.
• Strong verbal and written communication; collaboration across teams.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care and husbandry for equine and farm animal patients.
• Execute hourly treatments, medications, and vital signs monitoring.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, procedures, diagnostics, and safe handling.
• Perform initial triage and treatment support for emergencies.
• Maintain biosecurity, cleanliness, and stock management in care areas.

Connaissances

Large animal handling

Clinical examination

Communication

Safety awareness

Formation

Accredited training program

Description du poste

NC State Veterinary Hospital in Raleigh seeks an Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Assistant to support clinical, emergency, and husbandry tasks across the center. You will monitor patients, assist clinicians, perform routine treatments, and help maintain biosecurity and orderly operations in a fast-paced hospital environment.

This role requires experience with large animals, strong communication, and physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds.