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As a Large Animal Intern, you can expect to participate in hands-on care, treatments, and examinations of animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and goats under the supervision of experienced veterinarians. Your daily responsibilities may include assisting with diagnostic procedures, routine health checks, administering medications, and learning to manage medical records. Many internships also involve opportunities for emergency care and exposure to surgical procedures, providing a broad understanding of large animal medicine. This real-world experience offers valuable insights into the profession and helps build practical skills essential for advancing in veterinary or animal science careers.

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A Large Animal Internship is a hands-on training program for students or recent graduates interested in veterinary care for large animals like horses, cattle, and sheep. Interns assist with medical procedures, diagnostics, and daily care under the supervision of experienced veterinarians. This experience helps build clinical skills, provides exposure to different cases, and prepares interns for careers in large animal medicine. Internships are typically offered by veterinary clinics, universities, or farms and may last several months to a year.

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To thrive in a Large Animal Internship, you typically need foundational coursework in animal science or veterinary medicine, hands-on experience with livestock or equine handling, and a genuine interest in large animal care. Familiarity with farm equipment, medical record systems, and basic diagnostic tools such as thermometers and syringes is often required. Dependability, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in fast-paced, team-based environments are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure safe, effective animal care and support veterinarians in delivering high-quality service to clients.

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Animal Care Attendant - Hospital for Large Animals

Animal Care Attendant - Hospital for Large Animals

Tufts University

North Grafton, MA • On-site

$18 - $23.90/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Tufts University rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

113th of 544 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Overview
The Hospital for Large Animals at Tufts University is looking to add to our team of Large Animal Care Attendants. Otherwise known as "Barn Staff', this hard working group is responsible for providing daily care to patients, maintaining a clean and organized hospital, and collaborating with other departments to ensure that our daily operations flow seamlessly.
The Hospital for Large Animals and The Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year. Since 1979, we have offered high quality medical care, consultation, referral, and emergency veterinary services for the care of large and small animals. In addition, the hospital creates a positive learning experience for TCSVM students, residents and interns and supports the training of veterinary technicians.
Benefits include medical/dental/vision, outstanding retirement options, generous paid vacation and Holidays, tuition reimbursement and pet care benefits.
What You'll Do
Daily duties include feeding patients, cleaning and disinfecting stalls, stocking feed and supplies and admitting and discharging patients. The ideal candidate will project a professional and knowledgeable presence, have a passion for animals and a desire to make a difference in the lives of animals and humans. If you are seeking a role which promotes growth, learning and values your contributions- you have found it. Our integrated care teams combine state of the art science, clinical research, clinical expertise, and the human touch to provide veterinary care that goes above and beyond healing the patient to caring for the entire family.
  • Cleaning
    In accordance with hospital cleaning protocols, maintain a clean and healthy environment for patients housed in the Hospital for Large Animals by cleaning and sanitizing hospital stabling facilities; stalls, aisles, drains, feed room, etc. Assist with inventory, space utilization, and preparation of patients for admission/discharge of animals. Maintain an adequate level of supplies. Assist hospital for large animal clinicians, staff and students as needed. Maintain daily care & cleaning of hospital teaching herd and associated facility.
  • Patient Care
    Bedding, feed and water: Provide individual patient care per direction of clinician/resident.
  • Grooming/Bandaging
    Maintenance of animal's physical appearance including at the time of discharge. Grooming teaching herd.
  • Other Duties as Assigned by Supervisors
    Assist Senior Veterinary Technicians with special projects on an as-needed basis. The large animal care staff have direct interaction with clients at admission and discharge, as well as stall side and therefore must be capable of projecting a professional and knowledgeable manner.

What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
  • High School Diploma or the equivalent
  • 3 years' minimum experience in handling of, and working around, large animals.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate's Degree Vocational/technical training and 3+ years of animal care experience
  • Experience in loading and unloading large animals
  • Experience in forklift operation. Physical ability and dexterity to handle livestock feed containers, bags of grain, bales of hay and straw
  • Ability and dexterity to operate forklifts and waste containers used to handle livestock waste materials
  • Knowledge of feed and care requirements of various livestock.

Pay Range
Minimum $18.00, Midpoint $20.80, Maximum $23.90
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

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