Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number |
TES2869P |
| 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
TES 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:
- 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:
- 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. |
| 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
- Personal or professional horse handling experience is required
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| Desired Qualifications |
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Posting Detail Information
| Salary Range |
$15.00-$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 |
05/07/2025 |
| Closing Date |
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| 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. The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (
EOC) 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 |
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| Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/53424 |
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Auburn
$15.00-$17.00/hour based on experience
May 07, 2025