Daytime Technician (Weekend Shift)

Saladoemc; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Salado Equine Medical Center is hiring a Daytime Technician for the weekend shift to support our busy equine practice in Salado, TX. You will assist veterinarians, restrain and handle horses, and help with exams, treatments, and diagnostics.

We value equine experience and offer training for motivated individuals. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and includes exposure to lab work and imaging procedures as part of routine care.

Qualifications

• Equine experience required.
• Must be able to jog, bend, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to train motivated individuals with a passion for animal health.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Restraint and handling of horses.
• Conduct thorough examinations of animals.
• Restraint of foals.
• Conduct laboratory tests such as blood draws and basic diagnostics.
• Administer medications and vaccinations following veterinary protocols.
• Prepare animals for diagnostic imaging procedures like X-ray and assist during imaging sessions.
• Maintain aseptic techniques during procedures to prevent infection.
• Handle animal catheterization, anatomy, physiology as needed.

Skills

Equine handling

Equine veterinary technician exp

Laboratory testing

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

X-ray operation

Job description

Daytime Technician (Weekend Shift)DescriptionSalado Equine Medical Center has an opening our team for a motivated individual to help us care for horses. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Equine Veterinary Technician to join our veterinary team. We are a busy interactive practice with 30+ team members, and we believe in our ability to help people through the care of horses. If you have the desire to help improve the lives of horses and help us grow our business, we want to talk to you. Applicants must be self motivated, able to maintain routine physical activity, be able to build relationships with our team members and clients and have the ability to manage time.ResponsibilitiesAssist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and proceduresRestraint and handling of horsesConduct thorough examinations of animalsRestraint of foalsConduct laboratory tests such as blood draws, sample collection, and basic diagnosticsAdminister medications and vaccinations following veterinary protocolsPrepare animals for diagnostic imaging procedures like X-ray and assist during imaging sessionsMaintain aseptic techniques during procedures to prevent infectionHandle animal catheterization, animal anatomy, physiology, as neededQualificationsThis role offers an engaging opportunity for veterinary technicians passionate about animal health to contribute significantly to equine veterinary services. We are willing to train motivated individuals, but equine experience is a must.Equine experienceHorse Handling: 1 year (Required)Equine Veterinary technician experienceLaboratory experience including sample processing or diagnostic testing highly desirableExperience with X-ray operationMust be able to jog , bend, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds.Job Benefits401(k)Dental InsuranceHealth InsuranceVision InsuranceHealth Saving AccountEmployee DiscountPaid Time OffRetirement planHiring organizationEmployment TypeFull-timeJob Location1920 FM 2268, Salado, TX, 76571, United StatesWorking Hours7:00 AM - 5:00 PMFriday-MondayDate postedSeptember 14, 2026Please apply in person.Or send your resumes to:[e-mail]