Require Equine and Farm Animal Attendant in Raleigh, NC

Job title: Equine and Farm Animal Attendant

Company: North Carolina State University

Job description: Please include the contact information for at least three professional references. You may also include an optional resume and cover letter.



Posting Details



Job Posting Information



Posting Number PG193562SP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Equine and Farm Animal Attendant

Anticipated Hiring Range $31,200 - $33,000

Work Schedule Wednesday- Sunday 6:00am-3:00pm, on call, rotating holidays and weekends

Job Location Raleigh, NC

Department CVM Teaching Hospital

About the Department



The NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH), established in 1983, is one of the highest rated veterinary academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states. The hospital staffs over twenty clinical services with board certified specialists that are nationally and even internationally renowned, ensuring the VH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, nearly 35,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state of the art specialty health care, expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.

Essential Job Duties



The Equine & Farm Animal Attendant will provide animal husbandry support for all Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center patients.



Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Feeding, watering, grooming, handling, and restraining patients; including but not limited to equine, bovine, caprine, ovine, and camelid species.


• Maintain clean and sanitary hospital by adhering closely to established protocols; including stall cleaning, cleaning and disinfecting of all hospital areas, trash removal, etc.


• Maintaining grounds indoor and outdoor, as needed.


• Maintaining supplies and equipment, including repair schedules.


• Participating in on call schedule, weekend rotations, and holiday rotations as needed.


• Ensuring compliance with all Infectious Disease protocols.


• Assisting with inventory control, supply ordering/purchasing, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration with all ancillary services and other areas of the hospital.

Other Responsibilities



Other duties as assigned.



Qualifications



Minimum Experience/Education



Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.



Some positions may require additional Training, Certifications, or Licensure.

Other Required Qualifications

• Equine handling experience.


• Experience cleaning stalls and caring for equine and farm animals.


• Basic computer experience, data entry, email, basic spreadsheet entry.


• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.


• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.


• Ability to operate common barn equipment (forklift, gas powered vacuum, truck, small tractor, floor cleaning machine, etc).


• Ability to provide high quality customer service.


• Ability to work beyond scheduled work hours when needed.


• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be an active participant in problem solving and team advancement.


• Ability to maintain physical work for extended periods of time and lift up to 90 pounds on occasion.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a care taker/groomer in an equine or mixed animal veterinary setting, preferably a veterinary teaching hospital or tertiary care facility.


• Experience with OSHA and AAHA standards / requirements.

Required License or Certification



NC Driver's License is required and will need to be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Valid NC Driver's License required Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required? No



Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions



Job Open Date 09/19/2023

Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 09/26/2023

Notice to Applicants

Special Instructions



Please include the contact information for at least three professional references. You may also include an optional resume and cover letter.



Position Details



Position Number 00044204

Position Type SHRA

Position Classification Band Title Medical Support Technician

Position Classification Band Level Contributing

Position Classification Salary Range $31,200 - $61,687

Salary Grade Equivalency GN03

Alternate Option



If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Medical Emergencies

Time Limited Position No

Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)

Department Id 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital

AA/EEO



NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.



If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or .



Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.



NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.



Supplemental Questions



Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * How did you learn of this opportunity?

• NCSU Website


• Job Alert (automated email from our system)


• NCSU Executive Search Services


• Monster.com


• CareerBuilder.com


• InsideHigherEd.com


• HigherEdJobs.com


• Other Online Job Board


• Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide


• Job / Career Fair


• The Chronicle of Higher Education


• Professional Journal


• Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)


• Radio / Television Advertisement


• Professional Organization


• Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)


• Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter


• NCSU Employee Referral


• Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)


• Other


• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

(Open Ended Question) * * Have you completed an accredited Training Program in the area of assignment, or do you have an equivalent combination of training and experience?

• Completed an accredited Training Program in the area of assignment


• An equivalent combination of training and experience


• * Are you able to lift up to 90 pounds occasionally, with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• Yes


• No


• * Please give an example of how you prioritize competing tasks.

(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have previous clinical experience with large animals?

• Yes


• No


• * Please describe any experience you have with equine and/or large animal care/animal husbandry you have.

(Open Ended Question) * * Are you able to work around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors?

• Yes


• No


• * A valid NC driver's license is required for this position and must be maintained as a condition of employment. Do you have a valid NC driver's license or will you obtain it within 60 days of start date?

• Yes, I have a valid NC driver's license and understand that it must be maintained as a condition of employment.


• Yes, while I do not currently have a valid NC driver's license, I will obtain it within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.


• No, I do not currently have a valid NC driver's license, and I will not obtain it.

Application Materials Required



Required Documents * Contact Information for References

Optional Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter

Expected salary: $31200 - 33000 per year

Location: Raleigh, NC

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