• TES Inpatient Assistant - Veterinary Equine

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

    TES3092P

    Home Org Name

     

    Clinical Sciences

     

    Division Name

     

    College of Veterinary Medicine

    Position Title

    TES Inpatient Assistant - Veterinary Equine

     

    Estimated Hours Per Week

     

    30-40

    Anticipated Length of Assignment

    1 year

    Job Summary

    The **College of Veterinary Medicine** is thrilled to announce an opening for a **TES Inpatient Assistant – Veterinary Equine** . This role involves providing essential patient care, including administering medications (IV, IM, PO, SQ), conducting hourly checks on all in-house patients, and assisting service technicians as needed. This individual will directly instruct senior veterinary students in technical aspects of patient care. This person will also monitor the welfare of University owned horses, including those enrolled in research projects. This technician will provide assistance to clinicians with procedures and receiving of emergency cases.

     

    Temporary Employment Services (TES ), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university.TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

     

    + Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time

    + Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads

    + Assistance with special projects

    + Seasonal work

    + Emergencies

     

    If you are looking for an employment opportunity,TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

     

    AU students are not eligible forTES .

    Essential Functions

    Duties will include but are not limited to: 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 by the emergency service; 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 cleanliness of the hospital by restocking and cleaningICU , Isolation, main treatment areas and nurses’ stations in equine barns.

     

    Why Work at Auburn?

     

    + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

    + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

    + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

    + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

    + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an 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!

    Minimum Qualifications

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Desired Qualifications

    Prior experience working with horses, either personally or professionally.

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Salary Range

     

    $15.00-$20.00/hour based on experience

     

    Work Hours

     

    Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

    City position is located in:

    Auburn

    State position is located:

    Alabama

     

    Posting Date

     

    10/27/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    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 theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56649

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    1. Resume

    Optional Documents

    1. Cover Letter

    2. Other

    3. Other Documentation

    4. Other Documentation (2)