Equine Field Vet Technician - PetVet Care Centers
Versailles, KY
About the Job
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.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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