Weekend Night Equine & Farm Animal Attendant

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 25,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for temporary staff

LEAD courses

Attend sporting events for free

Job summary

NC State University seeks an Equine and Farm Animal Attendant to support the veterinary hospital on weekends and after hours in Raleigh. You will perform routine stall and cage maintenance, cleaning, disinfection, waste removal, and provide basic husbandry for equine and farm animal patients.

The position requires a high school diploma, experience restraining equine and farm animals, ability to lift up to 70 pounds, and the capacity to operate forklifts, pressure washers and basic power tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience restraining equine and farm animals preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Experience with cleaning and disinfection protocols.
• Basic facility maintenance skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, sanitary hospital through routine stall/cage maintenance, cleaning and disinfection, and waste removal.
• Restrain and provide basic husbandry for equine and farm animal patients.
• Assist with small animal hospital duties as backup when needed.
• Follow safety and institutional policies at all times.

Skills

Lifting up to 70 lbs

Equipment operation

Chemical handling & dilution

Team communication

Commuting to Reedy Creek Farm

Education

High school diploma

NC driver’s license

Tools

Forklifts

Pressure washers

Power tools

Job description

NC State University seeks an Equine and Farm Animal Attendant to support the veterinary hospital on weekends and after hours in Raleigh. You will perform routine stall and cage maintenance, cleaning, disinfection, waste removal, and provide basic husbandry for equine and farm animal patients.

The position requires a high school diploma, experience restraining equine and farm animals, ability to lift up to 70 pounds, and the capacity to operate forklifts, pressure washers and basic power tools.