Equine Supervisor

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Equine Supervisor for the J. T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital.

You will oversee technical staff and operations in the Equine Animal Unit, providing leadership to direct reports and collaborative team members. You will assist with student teaching, support veterinarians, participate in treatment, research, surgery, restraint, and sample collection, and aid in emergency and critical care of patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or Related Field required or equivalent
• Experience supervising, leading, and training staff required
• High school diploma or GED with 8 years of equine experience acceptable alternative

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in equine unit (exams, sample collection, fluid therapy)
• Oversee equine section operations and supervise staff and student workers
• Train staff in care of equine patients and proper treatment administration
• Manage inventory, biosecurity, facilities, and day-to-day business of the equine unit
• Collaborate with section head and hospital administrator on improvements and client experience
• Assist students and clinicians with exams, restraint, procedures, and emergency care
• Supervise others with full supervisory responsibility

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or Related Field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for an Equine Supervisor for our J. T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital. The individual in this position will oversee technical staff and operations in the Equine Animal Unit, providing leadership to both direct reports and collaborative team members. This position also assists with student teaching, assists veterinarians’ treatment, research, projects, surgery, restraint, sample collection in animals, and assists in emergency and critical care of patients.

Learn more about VET MED and check out our facilities here: visit: https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/

Responsibilities

• Functions as a clinical working supervisor by providing direct patient care, including, but not limited to, physical exams, medication administration, catheter placement, nasogastric intubation, obtaining blood, fecal and urine samples, and fluid therapy.
• Oversees the equine section including the management of operations and personnel including staff and student workers to include hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising all personnel that perform duties related to patient care within the service.
• Oversees and trains staff regarding the care of equine patients in treatment, handling, and procedures. Ensures that employees and students are properly caring for patients and administering treatment properly.
• Maintains business aspects of the equine section including ordering, inventory, biosecurity, coordination of patient care, facilities, equipment, and general day-to-day business.
• Works closely with the equine section head and hospital administrator recognizing and strategizing needed improvements, areas of concern, client experience, and opportunities for growth within the hospital.
• Assists veterinary students in various aspects of equine patient exams, catheter placement, nasogastric intubation, and general horse handling.
• Assists clinicians, students, and residents with admission, patient restraint, diagnostic procedures, and emergency and critical care of equine cases admitted to the equine hospital.
• Supervises others with full supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or Related Field
• 4 years of experience working with equine in a veterinary hospital, clinical or ambulatory setting (required).
• Experience supervising, leading, and training staff (required).

OR

• High school diploma or GED
• 8 years of experience working with equine in a veterinary hospital, clinical or ambulatory setting (required).
• Experience supervising, leading, and training staff (required).

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician-NAVTA AVMA

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience training staff.
• Mentoring and leadership experience

Contract Type

Continuing

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Posted Date

10/5/2026