Green Card Equine Veterinarian Jobs
Equine veterinarians with foreign credentials can pursue permanent U.S. residency through EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship. Large animal practices, equine hospitals, and university veterinary programs routinely file PERM labor certifications for qualified DVMs. Specialty experience in sports medicine, reproduction, or ambulatory care strengthens your candidacy for employer-sponsored green card pathways.
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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.
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.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
N/A
Why Work at Auburn:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our 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.
Pay Range: USD $32,740.00 - USD $48,250.00 /Yr.
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.
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.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
N/A
Why Work at Auburn:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Equine Veterinarian
Verify your DVM credential equivalency early
USCIS requires foreign veterinary degrees to be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before your employer can file PERM. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization and confirm your degree maps to a U.S. DVM, not just a general science degree.
Target equine-specific employers with PERM history
Large equine referral hospitals, racetrack veterinary operations, and land-grant university clinics sponsor green cards more often than small mixed-practice clinics. Use Migrate Mate to filter for Equine Veterinarian roles at employers with documented employment-based sponsorship activity.
Confirm state licensure before PERM recruitment begins
Your employer's PERM recruitment advertising must list actual job requirements. If the role requires a state veterinary license, you'll need to show you can obtain it. Research the National Board Examination and your target state's licensure timeline before your employer posts the PERM recruitment ads.
Understand how EB-3 backlog affects your country of birth
EB-3 processing timelines vary significantly by country of chargeability. Professionals born in India or China face multi-year backlogs, while most other nationalities move through EB-3 far faster. Check the State Department Visa Bulletin monthly to model realistic green card timelines for your situation.
Negotiate who covers PERM and I-140 fees upfront
DOL prohibits passing PERM filing costs to you, but I-140 and adjustment of status fees are sometimes shared. Clarify during the offer stage whether your employer covers attorney fees and USCIS filing fees, so there are no surprises after you accept the position.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark the job offer
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage set by DOL for your occupation and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for veterinarians before accepting an offer, so you can identify if a salary is below what DOL will require for PERM certification.
Green Card Equine Veterinarian: Frequently Asked Questions
Do equine veterinarian roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most equine veterinarian positions qualify for EB-3 as professional roles requiring a DVM degree. EB-2 sponsorship applies when the job genuinely requires an advanced degree beyond the DVM, such as a residency-trained specialist position or a role with a master's or PhD requirement. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on the actual job duties and minimum requirements listed in the PERM application.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for veterinarians?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization period. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level, and most nationalities outside India and China do not face significant backlogs. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct DOL-supervised recruitment to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available, which adds time but results in lawful permanent residency rather than a visa renewal cycle.
How long does the green card process take for an equine veterinarian?
The PERM labor certification stage alone takes roughly six to eighteen months, depending on whether DOL selects the application for audit. After PERM approval, the employer files I-140, and then you file for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa. For most nationalities, the full process from PERM filing to green card approval runs two to four years. Nationals from India face substantially longer waits due to per-country backlog.
What documentation should I prepare before approaching equine employers about green card sponsorship?
Have a NACES credential evaluation confirming your foreign DVM is equivalent to a U.S. degree, proof of any board specialty certifications, documentation of state licensure eligibility, and evidence of your current immigration status and authorized work history. Employers and their immigration attorneys will request all of these during the PERM intake process, and having them organized speeds up the filing timeline significantly.
Where can I find equine veterinarian jobs where the employer is willing to sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Equine Veterinarian positions filtered by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history. Many equine practices are open to sponsorship but do not advertise it explicitly in job postings, so targeting employers with a documented PERM filing history is more effective than relying on job descriptions alone. Reaching out directly to large equine referral centers and university veterinary programs also yields strong results.