Veterinary Technician Specialist – Equine

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. The role delivers direct patient care, assists clinicians and teaches senior students, with responsibilities spanning exams, medication administration, fluid therapy, and sample collection in a busy equine hospital.

Responsibilities include supporting admissions, handling equine cases, maintaining biosecurity, and supervising student workers in clinical procedures while

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology.
• 5 years of hands-on experience with advanced and specialized tasks as a veterinary technician.
• 7 years of hands-on experience with advanced and specialized tasks as a veterinary technician.
• 9 years of hands-on experience with advanced and specialized tasks as a veterinary technician.

Responsibilities

• Instruction of veterinary students in various aspects of equine patient exam, catheter placement, nasogastric intubation, and general horse handling.
• Assist clinicians, students, and residents with admission, patient restraint, and diagnostic procedures of equine cases admitted to the equine hospital.
• Provide 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.
• Maintain floor stock and biosecurity of the hospital ICU, inpatient and outpatient barns, Isolation, main treatment areas, and procedural areas.

Education

Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology

Job description

Job Description

The College of VeterinaryMedicine seeks an Veterinary Technician Specialist –Equine Internal Medicine position. This position will providepatient care, including physical exams, medication administration(IV, IM, PO, SQ), constant patient monitoring and hygiene, for allpatients admitted by equine emergency care, medicine, surgery andtheriogenology and all in-house patients. This technician willdirectly instruct senior veterinary students and student workers inthe technical aspects of patient care. This position will alsomonitor the welfare of University-owned horses, including thoseenrolled in research projects. This position will provideassistance to clinicians with procedures and receiving of emergencycases.

This position is Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility is required as schedule may involve working beyond 5:00 p.m., some weekends, and/or holidays.

This position involves direct contact with animals susceptible to rabies. Employees in this role must complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain adequate rabies antibody titer (≥0.5 IU/mL) as recommended by CDC guidelines.

Auburn University will cover the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and any necessary boosters.

Learn more about VET MED and take a campus tour here: ://www.auburnvetmed.com/

Responsibilities

• Instruction of veterinary students in various aspects of equinepatient exam, catheter placement, nasogastric intubation, andgeneral horse handling.
• Assist clinicians, students, and residents with admission,patient restraint, and diagnostic procedures of equine casesadmitted to the equine hospital.
• Provide direct patient care, including, but not limited tophysical exams, medication administration, catheter placement,nasogastric intubation, obtaining blood, fecal and urine samples,and fluid therapy.
• Maintain floor stock and biosecurity of the hospital ICU,inpatient and outpatient barns, Isolation, main treatment areas,and procedural areas.

Qualifications

Level I:

• Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology
• 5 years of hands-on experience with advanced and specialized tasks as a veterinary technician, showing skill in handling complex procedures and assignments in the field.

Level II:

• Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology
• 7 years of hands-on experience with advanced and specialized tasks as a veterinary technician, showing skill in handling complex procedures and assignments in the field.

Level III:

• Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology
• 9 years of hands-on experience with advanced and specialized tasks as a veterinary technician, showing skill in handling complex procedures and assignments in the field.

License and Certifications

Specialty license and Licensed Veterinary Technician with an activelicense with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technician required upon hire.

OR

Specialist License required and has men all requirements to become a Certified Veterinary Technician in the State of Alabama within180 days.

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives throughresearch, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on ourstudents, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveragingour strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a topemployer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/lifebalance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offerssouthern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, andeasy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexicobeaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fosteringan environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed,valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education?Apply today! War Eagle!

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.

Posted Date

8/25/2026