Seasonal Equine Ambulatory Vet Assistant bei Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital

Description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·        Maintain an organized and fully stocked ambulatory vehicle ensuring all necessary supplies, tools, equipment and drugs are readily available to treat and diagnose a wide variety of equine illnesses and injuries.

·        Ability to drive the ambulatory vehicle to various locations within a wide geographical area.

·        Prepare and administer medications and provide appropriate wound care.

·        Assist with physical examinations; take vital signs and record observations.

·        Set up a variety of radiographic, diagnostic and medical equipment for the ambulatory veterinarian’s use.

·        Collect, prepare and label various specimens (including blood, urine, feces) for laboratory testing.

·        Ability to properly clean and sanitize injection sites.

·         Update clinic management software data to maintain up to date client history, treatment records, reports, appointments and invoice charges; accurately prepare and generate client invoices.

This is a full-time season position from Jan - June. The schedule and number of hours worked each week varies based on season needs and the daily case load of the ambulatory veterinarian.  

Requirements

·        Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet the company’s driving history standards.

·        Ability to hold and restrain horse during exams and procedures.

·        Previous relevant work experience at a farm or in a clinical setting.

·        Ability to jog and lunge a horse for lameness exams.

Benefits

This is a seasonal position and benefits are not provided.