Equine Field Vet Technician

BLUEGRASS EQUINE SURGERY CENTER

Equine Field Vet Technician

Bluegrass Equine Surgery Center (BES) is an equine veterinary practice providing exceptional client service and primary medical care in the central Kentucky region. We are building a new, diverse, supportive, and driven team.

BES is seeking to immediately fill the position of Equine Field Vet Technician.

Hours: Full time, Hours Vary, Guaranteed 40 hours/week plus overtime as needed

Reports to: Assigned doctor, Hospital Manager

Department: Field

Location: Field, varies

Compensation: Hourly, based on experience, includes benefits

The BES Field Vet Tech accompanies and assists the doctors with all aspects of patient care in the field.

DUTIES

General

Assist in daily procedures such as radiographs, emergencies, and ultrasounds

Communicate with other doctors and administrative staff

Bill using EZ Vet software

Willingness to be flexible on schedule

Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions

Medical

Stock trucks according to doctor preference

Break down trucks at the end of the day

Set up and take mobile radiographs with the doctor

Take blood for laboratory procedures

Prepare and handle horses

Jog horses during pre-purchase and lameness exams

Assist with euthanizing

Assist in emergencies (colic, lacerations, etc.)

Gather proper information for Coggins, fill out forms, take pictures, identify markings

Other

Model professionalism and ethical practices

EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated, advanced understanding of equine veterinary practices

Ability to read horse body language and perform advanced handling of horses and foals

Self-motivated lifelong learner

Work well independently and as part of a team

PERSONAL

Feel and express a genuine liking for animals and for working in an animal-care environment

Promote cooperative working environment among staff members; understand the value of teamwork; show enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice functioning as a unit

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Promote continuous quality improvement

Perform other duties as assigned

Work under the broad general administrative supervision of the owners and doctors, and use sound personal judgment in selecting methods, establishing priorities, and arriving at conclusions

Work uncommon hours, overtime, and be subject to recall in emergency situations

Display discretion, tact, and diplomacy with staff members and clients

Be flexible in attitude and work habits.

Lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds

PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation's leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.

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