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Equine welfare refers to the physical and psychological well-being of horses, ponies, donkeys, and other equines. It encompasses proper care, nutrition, housing, health, and the ability to express natural behaviors. Ensuring good equine welfare means protecting animals from pain, suffering, injury, and disease, while also providing enrichment and socialization. Those working in equine welfare may be involved in advocacy, education, rescue, rehabilitation, and policy development to ensure the best standards of care for equines.

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Professionals in Equine Welfare often encounter challenges such as managing cases of neglect or abuse, navigating differing opinions on horse care standards, and working with limited resources. These challenges can be addressed through ongoing education, strong collaboration with veterinarians and local authorities, and effective communication with horse owners and the public. Staying current with industry best practices and fostering a supportive network within the equine community can also help overcome these obstacles and improve outcomes for horses.

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Infographic showing various Equine Welfare job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,208 per year, or $20.8 per hour.

Veterinary Assistant II/III - Equine

Auburn University

Auburn University, AL • On-site

$32K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Auburn University rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

545th of 617 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Overview
The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking candidates for a Veterinary Assistant - Equine position. This 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.
This position involves direct contact with animals susceptible to rabies. Employees in this role must complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain 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.
This individual will directly instruct senior veterinary students and student workers in the technical aspects of patient care. This position will also monitor the welfare of university-owned horses, including those enrolled in research projects. This position will provide assistance to clinicians with procedures and receiving of emergency cases.
This position rotates every 2 months: Weekdays: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 7:00pm, and weekends: Friday - Sunday 7am - 8pm. Rotating holiday coverage as well as flexibility with scheduling will be necessary.
Learn more about VET MED and take a campus tour here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/
Responsibilities
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 to the equine hospital.
  • 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 biosecurity of the hospital ICU, inpatient and outpatient barns, Isolation, main treatment areas, and procedural areas.

Qualifications
Depending on the combination of education and experience, the selected finalist will be hired as a Veterinary Assistant and assigned levels II or III.
Level II:
High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of professional experience in the care and comfort of animals.
Level III:
High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of professional experience in the care and comfort of animals. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.
Desired Qualifications:
Prior equine experience or familiarity with horse care and handling are desired
Contract Type
Continuing
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Posted Date
7/23/2026

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