Equine Veterinary Technician

Outlaw Equine; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Outlaw Equine is seeking qualified technicians with extensive horse experience to join our Decatur Clinic. The role involves assisting veterinarians, taking radiographs, performing ultrasounds, and preparing horses for injections. The position covers multiple shifts, including overtime, with travel possible.

We value horsemanship and people-oriented teamwork. Education preferred is a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Extensive horse experience and horsemanship skills required.
• Preferred background as veterinary assistant.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with their needs.
• Help take radiographs and perform ultrasounds.
• Scrub horses before injections.
• Hold twitches as needed.
• Possibly enter bills.

Skills

Horse experience

Horsemanship

People skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for qualified techs with an extensive amount of horse experience. Hiring for multiple shifts. Job responsibilities would include:

• Assisting vets in anything they may need
• Helping take radiographs and perform ultrasounds
• Scrubbing horses before injections
• Holding twitches
• Could potentially include entering bills

While we can teach most of these things, we are looking for someone with extensive horse experience and horsemanship skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Possible Travel

Experience:

• Horse: 5 years (Preferred)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: Decatur Clinic

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment