Performance Horse Veterinary Technician/assistant

PetVet Care Centers' Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Lexington, KY, United States
Base: $17-$19 usd ph; bonus/equity: not specified;...
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Horse handling or equine experience is a must
Ability to work with sick animals and hazardous materials
Strenuous physical labor including lifting up to 50 pounds
** PetVet Care Centers' Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is seeking a Performance Horse Veterinary Technician/Assistant to provide compassionate care and support to veterinarians in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate should have horse handling experience and a strong desire to develop their veterinary career. **

Job Summary

  • The position involves providing compassionate care to patients, performing triage, and assisting veterinarians with treatments and medications.
  • PetVet Care Centers offers a Culture of Care with benefits including medical insurance, paid parental leave, and CE stipends.
  • Candidates must be able to handle physically demanding tasks such as cleaning equipment, restraining patients, and maintaining hospital facilities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** PetVet Care Centers' Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is seeking a Performance Horse Veterinary Technician/Assistant to provide compassionate care and support to veterinarians in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate should have horse handling experience and a strong desire to develop their veterinary career. **

Salary

Base: $17-$19 USD per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pet discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Horse handling or equine experience is a must
  • Ability to work with sick animals and hazardous materials
  • Strenuous physical labor including lifting up to 50 pounds

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with competition or sport horses
  • Passion for making and keeping animals healthy
  • Willingness to grow veterinary career

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have horse handling or equine experience
  • Ability to lift moderately heavy animals up to 50 pounds

Work Rights

Not specified

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