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Large Animal Care Assistant

Blacksburg, VA · On-site

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Large Animal Care Assistant Apply now Back to search results Job no: 536903 Work type: Hourly Wage ... Provides assistance to clinical faculty, residents, interns, and senior veterinary students ...

Tuskegee University

$16.50 - $22.50/hr

Position Information Position Title Administrative Assistant for Large Animal Medicine Status ... interns and students with accurate entry of records into EzyVet * Ability to use correct grammar ...

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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average monthly pay for large animal internship in the United States is $5,290.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $3,000.00 and $7,500.00 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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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Veterinary Technician I - Large Animal Hospital

Veterinary Technician I - Large Animal Hospital

Tufts University

North Grafton, MA • On-site

$27.35 - $31.70/hr

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Job description

Overview
The Large Animal Hospital provides high quality medical/ surgical care to inpatient, outpatient, and critical emergency large animal cases. The Veterinary Assistants of the large animal hospital are well versed at handling multiple different species that are cared for in our hospital. In addition to horses, which comprise much of our case load, our staff also has the opportunity to work with a variety of other species including alpacas, goats, sheep, pigs and other large animal species. Our veterinary assistants work together with the veterinary teams of residents, interns, and faculty clinicians to provide quality, compassionate, and timely care to all our patients.
As a teaching hospital, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University is well known for the ability to offer a wide variety of cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic options for our large animal patients and their owners. In addition to patient care, employees are required to teach and support the veterinary students throughout their rotation in the Large Animal Hospital.
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University has excellent resources, and health benefits to offer, and plenty of Continuing Education opportunities to further enhance our staff and our hospital surroundings. This position is a based on a 35-hour 4 day work week. Compensation rate above what is listed will be considered based on education, experience, and credentials. Generous shift differentials are offered for any scheduled hours worked outside of normal business hours, which are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and range between an additional $2-$4 per hour. A substantial holiday premium pay is applied to any University-designated holiday. The University observes a minimum of thirteen holidays throughout the calendar year.
If you are looking for a new challenge and a rewarding experience in the veterinary/large animal field, please consider the opportunities that we have available.

What You'll Do
Responsible for providing high quality nursing care and treatment to all Internal Medicine, General Diagnostics and Surgery Service, and Sports Medicine Service patients as directed by clinicians/residents or supervising technicians. As a team member, assist other technicians in carrying out the daily patient management plan, which includes inpatient care and treatment, providing technical support for other clinicians and students, guidance, and instruction to students on rotation, and assisting with routine/emergency admissions and discharges.

  • Overall observation of all LA patients. Perform treatments. Assure general comfort and safety of animals and be alert to any unforeseen circumstances. Competently administer Rx as ordered. Provide instruction/assistance to fourth-year students, new hires, and visiting interns, i.e., catheterizations, venipuncture, rough/sterile preps, proper restraint techniques, reflux horses. Assist with discharge/admission of patients, grooming, leg wraps, on-loading and off-loading animals. Follow protocols as set forth by all departments within the HLA and FHSA.
  • Provide emergency and routine technical assistance for all clinic admissions. Set up colic cart, catheterizations, prepare for abdominocentesis, rectal examination, reflux, assist with proper restraint techniques. Set up and use of Endoscopy equipment, Radiology equipment and various other monitoring and diagnostic devices.
  • Restocking and cleaning of treatment areas (i.e., inpatient and outpatient treatment rooms, neonatal ward, isolation). Order supplies from Central Sterile as needed to assure adequate supplies are always available in the treatment areas. Maintain cleanliness and order in treatment areas as well hospital wards. Follow Biosecurity protocols. Assist in keeping isolation stalls neat and orderly.
  • Additional tasks deemed necessary per Supervisor or Hospital Administration
  • This position has a fixed 4-day work week schedule, with one on call shift per week. Schedule is Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7am-3pm and Saturday 7am-7pm with one on-call shift once trained Thursdays 3pm-11pm.
  • This position is considered essential and is therefore required to report to work as scheduled during emergency closings and University Holidays.

What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
  • High School Diploma /GED
  • At least one year of related experience
  • Large Animal Handling & Equine Handling Skills Required
  • Computer proficiency/Electronic Medical Records
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Vocational/Technical training or Associate/Bachelor's Degree
  • Degree from Accredited Veterinary Technology, Veterinary Science Animal Science
  • 2+ years' experience
  • Computer skills & EMR exposure
  • Veterinary Technician eligible

Pay Range
Minimum $23.00, Midpoint $27.35, Maximum $31.70
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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