Large Animal Hospital Stable Assistant (Weekends) - OPS

Classification Title:

Large Animal Hospital Stable Assistant

• OPS

Job Description:

This position assists in the treatment of horses and other large animals admitted to the Large Animal Hospital. Duties include cleaning and maintenance of facilities and equipment; preparing and sanitizing hospital facilities; stocking and monitoring supplies. The individual may also assist in handling of patients for examination and diagnostic procedures. This requires an individual to have experience working with horses and their specific physical and behavioral traits. This is a physically demanding position requiring strength and stamina.

Qualified candidates will need to be able to perform the following duties:

(These functions are not all-inclusive, nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed).

• Cleaning, stripping, scrubbing and disinfecting stalls, hallways and procedure areas.

• Loading, transporting and unloading shavings, waste material, feed and hay carts.

• Assist in maintaining supply inventory and replenishing stock.

• Assist in handling and disposal of trash, biowaste, and hazardous material.

• Utilize chemical cleaning and disinfection agents in a safe manner.

• Assist Veterinary Technician staff with feeding, grooming, restraining, and exercising patients.

• Assist with handling difficult horses and other large animal species

• Grounds maintenance.

• Laundry service.

Expected Salary:

$15 - $17/hour

Minimum Requirements:

One year of experience handling and restraining horses and one year of experience utilizing equipment in farm facility maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.2-3 years working in an environment that required handling and restraining horses daily.

2.Bilingual

• Spanish/English

3.Experience and physical ability and agility to handle, manipulate and restrain non-equine large animals.

4.Ability to work and communicate well within a team and perform with minimum supervision

5.Knowledge of general farming operations and ability to perform routine repairs/maintenance.

6.Knowledge and ability to operate a forklift, tractors and other farm equipment, and heavy trucks, trailers, and material handling equipment.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

This is a time-limited position.

This requisition may be used to fill multiple positions.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes; Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for an extended period of time.