Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress clinical environment
Collaborate with students, interns, residents, faculty, and hospital staff in a teaching hospital setting
Provide hands-on care for large animal species including horses, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, llamas, alpacas, and others
Perform clinical tasks such as IV catheter placement, blood collection, medication administration, and handling of controlled substances
Assist with treatments, monitoring of hospitalized and critical patients, including those on IV fluids and CRIs
Safely restrain, handle, walk, and transport large animals, including trailer loading/unloading
Set up, clean, and maintain clinical and endoscopy equipment; stock supplies and maintain equipment logs
Provide animal husbandry and welfare care including feeding, cleaning, grooming, exercising, and monitoring patient health
Support administrative functions including admissions, discharges, billing, and medical records
Maintain hospital cleanliness and comply with safety, confidentiality, and isolation protocols
This role requires physical stamina, including heavy lifting and working with high-stress animals