Lead Equine Care & Operations Supervisor

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role provides leadership to the Equine Animal Unit, overseeing technical staff and operations while supporting patient care, teaching, and collaboration with clinicians. The position involves supervising staff, coordinating scheduling and training, assisting with student teaching, and helping with emergency and critical care of equine patients.

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).
• 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).

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.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

The role provides leadership to the Equine Animal Unit, overseeing technical staff and operations while supporting patient care, teaching, and collaboration with clinicians. The position involves supervising staff, coordinating scheduling and training, assisting with student teaching, and helping with emergency and critical care of equine patients.