What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician - Equine position at Pioneer Equine Hospital?
Pioneer Equine Hospital in Oakdale, California is a full service equine referral hospital, seeking a full time veterinary technician/assistant. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm. Pay rate is between $16-$18 per hour. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to; assisting veterinarians with exams and medical procedures, providing patient care to hospitalized and post-operative patients, preparing and administering medications, performing in-house lab work, preparing sterile injection and surgical sites, assisting with acquiring radiographs, and maintaining various pieces of veterinary equipment. This job involves working with horses of all ages and breeds. A solid background in the equine field with exceptional horse handling skills is required. Teamwork, reliability, work ethic, initiative and a positive attitude are a must! RVT license is desired but not mandatory for consideration. This is a great opportunity to join the Pioneer family in a face-paced high energy work environment.
Salary : $16 - $18