Equine Hospital Barn Assistant_FT

Overview: Responsible for daily management of the surgical and outpatient barn and stalls. 

Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate is reliable, willing to work hard and learn new things with a working knowledge of horses and the veterinary field with the ability to multi-task and a team-player.  

Wage and Benefits: $18-$19 per hour. This is a Full-Time position. Benefits include a generous employee discount, and continued education stipend.  

Starting Responsibilities:  

• Perform daily cleaning of stalls 

• Feed patients daily according to veterinary instructions 

• Water patients and ensure access to clean water at all times 

• Strip and clean stalls 

• Prepare stalls for incoming patients 

• Clean contaminated stalls according to biosecurity protocol 

• Monitoring patients and reporting any issue to veterinarians and/or ICU technician 

• Landscape including weed eating, mowing, and watering 

• Assist with patients as requested 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience: Prior equine experience is required.

Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one on one, in small group situations, to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability: Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, add subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Computer literacy in common computer software programs. Ability to gain proficiency using HVMS preferred.

Special Skills: Equine restraint/handling and horsemanship skills.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions throughout all four seasons. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of radiation and chemical exposure. Knowledge of MSDS use and personal protective gear including (but not limited to) gloves, masks and eyewash stations are required. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, employee will have to stand for long periods of time and will be required to lift 50-70 lbs.

Salary : $18 - $19