Overnight Equine ER Technician/Assistant

Brief Media, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Pet discounts

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers" Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, KY, seeks an Overnight Emergency Equine Veterinary Assistant to support on-site hospital operations, delivering dedicated veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients.

You will work within the Surgery Barn team with 10-hour night shifts (10PM–8AM), assisting doctors, triaging emergencies, and maintaining patient records and biosecurity. A 18+ age requirement and prior horse experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Preferred prior work with horses or equine technician/assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer and dispatch emergency calls and client communication.
• Assist doctors to admit and triage emergency cases.
• Assist the team with emergency surgical operations as needed.
• Provide directed patient care including monitoring, examinations, and medication administration.
• Maintain medical supplies, equipment, and facility cleanliness/biosecurity.
• Admit, discharge, and transport patients as needed.

Skills

Horse experience

Emergency care

Job description

PetVet Care Centers" Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, KY, seeks an Overnight Emergency Equine Veterinary Assistant to support on-site hospital operations, delivering dedicated veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients.

You will work within the Surgery Barn team with 10-hour night shifts (10PM–8AM), assisting doctors, triaging emergencies, and maintaining patient records and biosecurity. A 18+ age requirement and prior horse experience preferred.