Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Stoneridgeequine; Evansville, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health, dental, vision coverage (full‑

Time off: PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

Stone Ridge Equine Care in Evansville, IN is hiring an experienced Equine Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in hospital and ambulatory settings. This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a passion for equine medicine.

The position offers a four‑day work week with one weekend per month, opportunities across sports medicine, reproduction, wellness, and emergencies, and benefits including medical, retirement, and continuing education support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of previous equine veterinary assistant experience.
• Confidence with horse handling and restraint.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Collaborative, respectful team member with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a veterinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Feed and treat hospitalized patients.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Confidently handle and restrain horses for care.
• Operate diagnostic and therapeutic equipment (X-ray, ultrasound, laser).
• Prepare and administer medications and treatments as directed.
• Perform venipuncture and assist with catheter placement.
• Support fluid therapy and collect diagnostic samples.
• Run in-house lab tests and maintain patient records.
• Educate clients with clarity and compassion.
• Support surgical procedures and instrument care.

Skills

Equine veterinary experience

Horse handling & restraint

Attention to detail

Multitasking in fast-paced clinic

Time management

Team-oriented attitude

Independent / self-directed

Professional judgment

Education

Equine veterinary assistant experience accepted

Tools

X-ray equipment

Ultrasound

Therapy laser

Digatherm

Gastroscope

Job description

Stone Ridge Equine Care is Hiring an Experienced Equine Veterinary Assistant!

Role: Experienced Equine Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: 4 days per week and 1 weekend per month

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Build Your Equine Career Where Your Skills Truly Matter

At Stone Ridge Equine Care, our Veterinary Equine Assistants play a vital role in patient care. We’re proud of the medicine we practice—and we’re just as proud of the team that makes it happen.

We are a two-doctor equine hospital in Evansville, Indiana, dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care for both companion and performance horses. Our team works across sports medicine, hospitalization, ambulatory services, reproduction, wellness, emergency care, and more, giving our assistants the opportunity to build their skills while experiencing the variety that makes equine medicine so rewarding.

We’re looking for an experienced Equine Veterinary Assistant who wants to fully utilize their skills in a progressive equine practice. If you value teamwork, take pride in your work, and want to contribute to a supportive clinic culture where your ideas and abilities are appreciated, we’d love to meet you.

And with a four-day work week, you’ll have more room for life outside the clinic, too.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• Enjoy a full-time, four-day work week
• Work just one weekend per month
• Gain experience across sports medicine, hospitalization, ambulatory care, reproduction, wellness, and emergency medicine
• Care for both companion and performance horses
• Work alongside veterinarians who value the role assistants play in patient care
• Use advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment
• Continue building and expanding your equine veterinary skills
• Join a team where your ideas and contributions are valued
• Be part of a team that jumps in wherever and whenever help is needed
• Learn in an environment where questions are welcomed, and growth is encouraged
• Work with leaders who listen and appreciate your contributions
• Celebrate birthdays, milestones, and the little wins that matter
• Be part of a clinic that intentionally protects its positive culture
• Do meaningful work where no two days are exactly alike

What Our Veterinary Assistants Do

As an Equine Veterinary Assistant at Stone Ridge Equine Care, you’ll work closely with our veterinarians and fellow team members to support exceptional patient care both in the hospital and through our equine services.

• Feed and treat hospitalized patients
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Confidently handle and restrain horses for veterinary care
• Operate diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, including X-ray, shockwave, ultrasound, therapy laser, Digatherm, gastroscope, and more
• Prepare and administer medications and treatments as directed
• Perform venipuncture
• Assist with catheter placement
• Support fluid therapy
• Collect diagnostic samples
• Run in-house laboratory testing, including CBC/chemistry, fecal testing, and other diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient charts
• Educate clients with compassion, clarity, and confidence
• Communicate with clients regarding lab results, patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up needs
• Support surgical procedures, including preparation, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked patient-care and treatment areas
• Anticipate the needs of veterinarians, patients, and teammates
• Collaborate with the team to maintain an efficient daily workflow
• Contribute to the positive and supportive culture that makes Stone Ridge Equine Care a great place to work

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who combines hands‑on equine experience with reliability, strong judgment, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for equine medicine.

• At least 1 year of previous equine veterinary assistant experience
• Confidence with horse handling and restraint
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced clinical environment
• Strong time‑management and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and help keep the day running smoothly
• Reliability and dependability
• A positive, team‑oriented attitude
• A genuine passion for equine medicine
• Ability to work independently and be self‑directed when appropriate
• Strong professional judgmentIntegrity and accountability
• Willingness to ask questions and continue learning
• Pride in providing high‑quality patient care
• Commitment to supporting teammates and contributing to a healthy clinic culture

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

At Stone Ridge Equine Care, clinic culture isn’t an afterthought—it’s something we intentionally protect.

We work hard to provide exceptional patient care while maintaining a positive, supportive workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. We celebrate birthdays, milestones, accomplishments, and the little wins that make a busy day better.

Our no‑ego, no‑drama approach means everyone is expected to support the team, jump in when help is needed, and treat one another with respect. Our leaders listen, ideas are valued, questions are welcomed, and professional growth is encouraged.

You’ll also have the opportunity to work with a variety of equine cases, from wellness and reproduction to sports medicine, hospitalization, and emergencies. Combined with access to diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, that variety means plenty of opportunities to keep learning and putting your existing skills to work.

And because we believe your life outside the clinic matters, this full‑time position is built around a four‑day work week with one weekend per month.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full‑time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full‑time only)
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full‑time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child‑dependent life insurance (full‑time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full‑time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Six paid holidays (full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Equine Veterinary Career?

Are you an experienced equine assistant looking for a practice where your skills are valued, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a difference every day?

At Stone Ridge Equine Care, you’ll have the opportunity to use your experience, continue developing your skills, work with a variety of equine cases, and be part of a team that genuinely has your back.

If you’re dependable, self‑directed, detail‑oriented, passionate about equine medicine, and ready to contribute to a team that takes both patient care and workplace culture seriously, we’d love to meet you.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Stone Ridge Equine Care and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Prioritize your work‑life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.

• Discounted Products

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well‑being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well‑being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work‑life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.

• Discounted Products

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well‑being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well‑being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work‑life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.