TES Horse Handler

Company: Auburn
Location: Auburn
Posted on: October 5, 2024

Job Description:

Position Details



Position Information




Requisition Number
TES2550P




Home Org Name
Clinical Sciences




Division Name
College of Veterinary Medicine




Position Title
TES Horse Handler




Estimated Hours Per Week
25-30




Anticipated Length of Assignment
1 year




Job Summary
The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks candidates to work as a Horse Handler in our Equine Surgery and Sports Medicine service as well as other areas of equine as needed.

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:

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• 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 for TES.
  
  
  
  
  
  Essential Functions
  The Horse Handler will provide assistance to the Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery Service.
  
  Job duties include but are not limited to:
  
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  • Jog and lunge horses for lameness exams
    
  • Provide restraint as needed for exams and procedures
    
  • Hourly checks on inpatients
    
  • Cleaning and restocking of supplies
    
    
    The individual may be asked to assist other areas of the equine section.
    
    
    
    
    Minimum Qualifications
    
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    • High school diploma or equivalent
      
    • Personal or professional horse handling experience is required
      
      
      
      
      
      Desired Qualifications
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Posting Detail Information
      
      
      
      
      Salary Range
      $12.00-$17.00/hour based on experience
      
      
      
      
      Work Hours
      Typical schedule will be Tues - Thurs, 8:00am - 5:00pm
      
      
      
      
      City position is located in:
      Auburn
      
      
      
      
      State position is located:
      Alabama
      
      
      
      
      Posting Date
      10/04/2024
      
      
      
      
      Closing Date
      
      
      
      
      
      EEO Statement
      
      AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
      
      
      
      
      Special Instructions to Applicants
      
      
      
      
      
      Quick Link for Internal Postings
      https://www.auemployment.com/postings/49176
      
      
      
      
      
      
      

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