What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Barn Assistant position at WOODSIDE EQUINE CLINIC?
Part Time Barn Assistant
Do you enjoy working with horses and take pride in keeping a barn running at its best? We are looking for a dependable Weekend Barn Assistant to join our team. This position is essential to the daily care of our hospitalized patients and the upkeep of our equine hospital. Every stall you clean, every horse you feed, and every task you complete helps provide exceptional care to our patients and supports the entire veterinary team. Whether you're looking to build experience in the equine industry or simply love working with horses, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do:
- Feed, water, and provide daily husbandry for resident horses
- Clean and bed stalls to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment
- Turn horses in and out as directed
- Observe horses throughout the day and communicate any changes in health or behavior to the veterinary team
- Follow hospital cleaning and disinfection protocols, including isolation procedures when needed
- Pick paddocks and help maintain turnout areas
- Assist with general facility maintenance, including mowing, weeding, painting, replacing fence boards, and other beautification projects
- Operate equipment such as tractors and manure wagons (training provided as appropriate)
- Help maintain barn equipment and assist with other projects that keep our hospital operating smoothly
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience handling horses
- Confident working safely around horses of various sizes and temperaments
- Dependable, hardworking, and willing to work outdoors in all seasons
- Someone who notices the little things and takes pride in keeping a clean, organized facility
- A positive team player who is always willing to lend a hand
- Able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, cleaning stalls, pushing wheelbarrows, and working on your feet throughout the shift
Why Woodside? We are known for our collaborative culture, commitment to exceptional equine medicine, and beautiful hospital facilities. Every member of our team plays an important role in providing outstanding patient care.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys meaningful, hands-on work and wants to be part of a team that truly cares about horses and one another.
Schedule
- Part-time
- Every Saturday & Sunday
- 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ready to join our team? If you want to make a difference in the lives of horses every weekend, we'd love to hear from you! Please email your resume and a brief introduction to: Sara Brazier, LVT sbrazier@woodsideequineclinic.com
Career Opportunities at Woodside Equine Clinic
At Woodside Equine Clinic, we collaborate for successful outcomes and recognize that everyone and every role matters. We are present for our clients, patients and staff. We are open to learn and grow and we are always adapting to the changing environment. We are looking for someone that will dive into getting any task done and will be a steadfast partner on our team. Full time employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid holidays, and simple IRA.
Woodside Equine Clinic (the Company) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company will not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition), disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, citizenship, or any other class protected by applicable law.