Equine Veterinary Assistant

PetVet Care Centers; Monkton (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading equine veterinary hospital in Monkton, MD, as an Equine Veterinary Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality care for horses, assisting in examinations, surgeries, and daily operations. Ideal candidates will have strong horse handling skills and a passion for equine health, with no after-hours or weekend shifts required.

Benefits

Competitive salary with benefits

Health insurance options

Paid time off and holiday pay

Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of equine behavior and health care.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and jog horses for examinations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in examinations and surgeries.
• Administer medications and treatments under supervision.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and medical equipment.

Skills

Horse handling

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

Two or more years of horse handling experience

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Manor Equine Hospital is a well-established, full-service veterinary hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care for horses. Located in the heart of Monkton, MD, we serve the equine community with comprehensive, surgical, and emergency services. Our team is made up of experienced and compassionate professionals who are committed to the health and well-being of our equine patients.

About Manor Equine Hospital:

Manor Equine Hospital is a well-established, full-service veterinary hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care for horses. Located in the heart of Monkton, MD, we serve the equine community with comprehensive, surgical, and emergency services. Our team is made up of experienced and compassionate professionals who are committed to the health and well-being of our equine patients.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Equine Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside our team, in providing the highest quality care to our patients and ensure the smooth operation of daily hospital activities. The ideal candidate will have excellent horse handling skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle horses safely and competently, including restraint and monitoring behavior.
• Assist veterinarians in examinations, diagnostic procedures, and surgeries.
• Administer medications and treatments under veterinary or technician supervision.
• Prepping patients for surgery and helping monitor anesthesia during surgery.
• Help perform diagnostic imaging, including radiography and ultrasound.
• Perform laboratory tests, including blood work and fecal exams, as directed.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, surgical areas, and equipment.
• Ensure proper maintenance and sterilization of medical equipment and instruments.
• Assist with routine farm visits as needed.
• Participate in inventory management and ensure that the clinic is clean and stocked with necessary supplies.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of horse handling experience.
• Previous experience working with horses in a professional or veterinary setting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of equine behavior, handling, and health care.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Physical ability to lift heavy objects and jog horses for lameness examinations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  
  

Why Join Manor Equine Hospital?

• NO afterhours on-call or weekend hours.
• Competitive salary with benefits.
• Health insurance options.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to work with a dedicated and professional team that shares your passion for equine care.
  
  

Pay Range

$18—$26 USD

PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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