Veterinary Technician Inpatient- Equine (Overnight)

Overview The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Veterinary Technician – Equine Inpatient. The position will provide patient care, including physical exams, medication administration (IV, IM, PO, SQ), constant patient monitoring, and hygiene for all patients admitted by equine emergency care, medicine, surgery and theriogenology, and all in‑house patients. The technician will directly instruct senior veterinary students and student workers in the technical aspects of patient care, monitor the welfare of University‑owned horses, and assist clinicians with procedures and the receiving of emergency cases. This is a rotating overnight position : Weekdays Monday – Thursday 9 pm – 7 am, and weekends Friday – Sunday 7 pm – 8 am. Rotating holiday coverage and scheduling flexibility are required. This position involves direct contact with animals susceptible to rabies. Employees must complete a rabies pre‑exposure vaccination series and maintain an adequate rabies antibody titer (≥0.5 IU/mL) as recommended by CDC guidelines. Auburn University will cover the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and any necessary boosters. Responsibilities Instruction of veterinary students in equine patient exams, catheter placement, nasogastric intubation, and general horse handling. Assist clinicians, students, and residents with admission, patient restraint, and diagnostic procedures of equine cases admitted to the equine hospital. Provide direct patient care, including physical exams, medication administration, catheter placement, nasogastric intubation, obtaining blood, fecal and urine samples, and fluid therapy. Maintain floor stock and biosecurity of the hospital ICU, inpatient and outpatient barns, isolation, main treatment areas, and procedural areas. Qualifications Depending upon a combination of education and experience, the finalist selected for this position will be hired as a Veterinary Technician – Inpatient and assigned levels I, II, or III. Level I : Requires an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field qualifying for certification. Level II : Requires an Associate’s degree plus at least 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital environment. Level III : Requires an Associate’s degree plus at least 4 years of experience in a veterinary hospital environment. Substitutions Allowed for Experience Degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience. License And Certifications Active license with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technician, OR Have met all requirements to become licensed in the State of Alabama. Licensure must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. Contract Type Continuing Why Work at Auburn Life‑Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach. Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging 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! 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 the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance’s website to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr