What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at WinStar Farm, LLC?
JOIN THE TEAM AT WINSTAR FARM: VETERINARY ASSISTANT/TECHNICIAN
Picture a workday spent with some of the finest thoroughbreds in the world, split between the fresh air of the farm and the hands-on work of the clinic.
Winstar Farm, a premier breeding and training operation in Versailles, Kentucky, is looking for a dedicated veterinary assistant or technician to join our team. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days look alike. You will work side by side with our resident veterinarian and play a real part in the health and success of our horses, from newborn foals to racehorses in training.
What You Will Do
Alongside our resident veterinarian, assist with the following:
- reproductive work, foal medicine, general care
- Yearling work, including surveys and sale x-rays
- Lameness work-up for horses in training and racehorses
On your own:
- Perform rehabilitation procedures such as shockwave and laser therapy
- Administer IM/IV injections
- Nursing care of foals
- Attend and assist with breeding shed sessions
Keep our herd healthy:
- Managing the vaccination and deworming program for every group of horses: tracking due dates, drawing up vaccines, and administration
Running the practice behind the scenes:
- Pharmacy inventory, including distribution to divisions and purchasing
- Data entry and record keeping (experience with Excel and Microsoft Word required)
- Billing
- Lab work, including running blood work and processing biologics
- Maintenance of lab and diagnostic equipment
Who Will Thrive Here
- Attention to detail, plus an enthusiastic, hardworking, self-motivated, and responsible approach
- Two years of horse handling experience (veterinary experience is a plus, but not required)
- A genuine interest and passion for thoroughbreds
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- A team player who works with everyone for the betterment of the horse
- Punctuality and consistency
- Ability to lift and handle equipment and participate in physical activity
Schedule
- Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4 pm
- One weekend day required during breeding season (mid-January to mid-June)
- An occasional weekend day during sales season, when needed
What We Offer
Health and dental insurance, paid vacation, sick days, and holidays, and a 401(k). Salary is negotiable and based on experience.
If you love thoroughbreds and want a role where your work makes a difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
Email resumes to jobs@winstarfarm.com
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 56.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $25