Equine Veterinary Technicians & Assistants - Hospital, Ambulatory and Reproduction Teams
We are seeking motivated and passionate individuals to join our dynamic team across several key areas within our equine veterinary hospital. As a team member, you will play a vital role in assisting with the care and treatment of horses, supporting various procedures, and ensuring the health and well-being of our animals.
**Equine Veterinary Nursing Technician/Assistant**  
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Follow clinicians’ orders to create treatment lists and administer medications (IV, PO, IM, SQ, IN, etc.).
- Monitor patients’ vital signs and assist with lab tests, such as PCV/TP and lactate.
- Assist with in-hospital cases and provide general patient care, including walking, grooming, and feeding horses.
- Perform various barn duties such as cleaning stalls, preparing medications, and maintaining pharmacy areas.
- Assist with the setup and administration of fluid therapy.
- Ensure biosecurity protocols and patient care standards are consistently met.
- Work across various departments as needed and assist with ongoing professional development.

 **Equine Veterinary Ambulatory Technician/Assistant**  
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Assist with holding horses for field procedures, including surgery and imaging (as directed by clinicians).
- Participate in continuous training to expand skills and knowledge.
- Maintain cleanliness of ambulatory vehicles and equipment.
- Assist with replenishing stock and other administrative tasks as needed.
- Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment and support team efforts to ensure high-quality patient care.

 **Equine Veterinary Reproduction Lab Technician/Assistant**  
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Set up and assist with semen processing and mare procedures.
- Coordinate with reproduction specialists to ensure smooth operations of the IVF and Therio labs.
- Assist with patient handling, restraint, and coordination of stallion handlers.
- Manage lab samples, including submission and storage, as well as frozen semen shipment.
- Maintain a well-organized daily schedule for appointments, and provide communication with clients.
- Ensure proper collaboration between the IVF and Therio labs for optimal results.
 **Equine Veterinary Reproduction Farm Assistant**  
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Perform barn chores such as feeding, cleaning stalls, and turning out horses.
- Assist top reproduction specialists with advanced equine reproductive procedures.
- Work with a team to maintain the health and well-being of breeding mares, stallions, and foals.
- Learn and support cutting-edge reproductive technologies and techniques.
- Assist with recipient and client mare duties, including sorting daily lists of mares for palpations and other veterinary work.
- Assist with daily herd health monitoring, including body conditioning, lameness, and medical symptoms documentation.
- Help administer scheduled vaccinations, deworming, and assist with farrier and dental care.
- Monitor herd nutrition and manage weight concerns.
- Operate farm machinery safely, including tractors, gators, blowers, weed eaters, and mowers.
- Adhere to biosecurity protocols and cleaning duties, including mucking stalls, sanitizing areas, and ensuring clean water and feed stations.
- Maintain farm infrastructure, including minor repairs and seasonal tasks like fence painting and snow removal.

 **Skills & Qualifications (Preferred for All Roles):**
- Experience working with horses, with a particular emphasis on large animal species.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to effectively manage time, multitask, and perform well under pressure.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt.
- Ability to lift and handle horses and equipment, with a capacity for lifting up to 75 pounds unassisted.
- Basic understanding of equine behavior and restraint.
- Proficiency with technology, including electronic communications.
- A strong commitment to biosecurity protocols and patient safety.
  
**Why Join Us?**
- Hands-on experience with some of the most advanced reproductive and veterinary procedures in the industry.
- Opportunity to work with experienced and passionate professionals.
- Dynamic, supportive team environment with ongoing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
-Competitive pay and benefits packages
-Benefits:
 Health insurance, company premium assistance
 Dental insurance
 Vision insurance, company premium assistance
 Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance provided by Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital
 Dental, Cancer, STD, Additional Life and Other Voluntary Insurance available
 401(k) after one year
 401(k) matching after one year
 Vacation, sick, personal and holiday time
 Employee discounts

If you are ready to be part of a team that values excellence in care and innovation, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of equine veterinary medicine!

• Flexible schedule, varies by department
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Position is physical and requires full mobility with long periods of standing, walking, and jogging
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Stand/sit in one place for long periods of time
• Visually detect work duties with vision correctable to 20/30
• Verbally communicate to clients and co-workers effectively in English
• Execute grammatically correct written communication, either handwritten or electronically
• Operate computer systems and relevant software (including hospital management software)
• Utilize time management skills
• Work well with other departments and co-workers
• Maintain a polite, calm demeanor without demonstrative behavior at all times
• Perform basic clerical and administrative procedures and systems
• Lift up to 50-70 lbs. without assistance
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges

About Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital

As a worldwide leader in equine healthcare, we provide expertise for our patients in a caring, professional and ethical manner that creates value for the entire equine community.

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