Equine Surgery Assistant & Clinic Support

PetVet Care Centers; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member discounts

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, KY seeks a Surgeon's Veterinary Assistant to support an on-site surgeon, manage administrative tasks, and assist with equine health care and surgical duties.

The role emphasizes coordination, scheduling, client communication, and sterile preparation in a hospital environment with a focus on team collaboration and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have Equine handling experience.
• Previous equine veterinary experience or veterinary surgical experience is preferred.
• If applying as a technician, AA or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training.
• If applying as an assistant, high school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain surgeon communication to coordinate daily needs and priorities.
• Coordinate surgeon's daily schedules, calendars, appointments, and procedures.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling, correspondence, and billing.
• Coordinate communication between surgeon, clients, staff and departments.
• Restock and organize surgeon’s truck with medications and supplies.
• Assist with daily preparations of surgical packs, tables, drapes, and meds.
• Assist with x-ray and safely place patients on tables for procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized surgery area and recovery space.

Skills

Equine handling

Equine veterinary/surgical experience

Education

AA or equivalent for technician

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, KY seeks a Surgeon's Veterinary Assistant to support an on-site surgeon, manage administrative tasks, and assist with equine health care and surgical duties.

The role emphasizes coordination, scheduling, client communication, and sterile preparation in a hospital environment with a focus on team collaboration and high-quality patient care.