Technician

Paycom - ATS; Oldwick (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401k with employer contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO) and CE

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Rock Lane Management, LLC, doing business as B.W. Furlong & Associates, is seeking an ambulatory technician in Oldwick, NJ.

The role supports reproduction veterinarians during farm visits, handling horses, setting up equipment, and preparing patients for procedures. Ideal candidates have horsemanship experience, ability to work with veterinarians, and a passion for world-class care for patients and clients.

Qualifications

• Excellent horse-handling skills required, including handling of sedated horses and mares.
• Strong team attitude, willingness to learn and adapt.
• Background in equine medicine or care is preferred.
• Good time management and multitasking abilities are essential.
• Technologically proficient with relevant software and equipment.
• Able to assist with emergency situations and heavy lifting as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with ambulatory and hospital caseload, including breeding work.
• Assist with transvaginal oocyte aspiration and related lab work.
• Stock and manage ambulatory inventory and equipment.
• Manage daily schedule, appointments, and client communications.
• Operate HVMS software to track client history, reports, and invoices.
• Run in-house labs or prepare IDEXX samples for external testing.
• Provide excellent client service and support to the veterinary team.

Skills

Horse handling

Team attitude

Time management

Tech proficiency

Emergency handling

Physical strength

Ambulatory care

Education

Equine medicine background

Tools

HVMS software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Oldwick, NJ 08858, Salary Range: $19.00 - $24.00 Hourly, Employment Opportunity: Ambulatory Technician

Employer: Rock Lane Management, LLC (d/b/a B.W. Furlong & Associates)

Employment start date: Immediate

Employment type: Hourly, full time

Who are we?

For over 40 years, B.W. Furlong & Associates has provided world-class equine veterinary services in Oldwick, NJ with additional locations in Ocala/Wellington, FL and Middleburg, VA.

We pride ourselves on being progressive leaders who deliver the ultimate in veterinary care with a team of 18 highly skilled clinicians, including specialists in internal medicine, reproduction, sports medicine, and surgery. The backbone of our practice are our veterinary assistants and technicians, who work to ensure that patients receive the highest level of veterinary care.

We invest in our team, fostering growth and skill development in a supportive atmosphere, and can proudly identify a number of technicians who have advanced into new roles throughout their time working in the practice. We encourage strong relationships through advanced training, team building activities, events, and a culture of open communication.

Where are we?

New Jersey is the east coast’s best kept secret, with our headquarters located in the idyllic countryside of Hunterdon County. The area offers easy access to New York City, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore along with hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and riding trails and endless outdoor activities. Most staff live within a 30 minute drive of the practice and are able to commute without taking major highways. For those raising a family, a number of schools in the area offer award winning school systems.

What will you be doing?

As we have recently expanded our reproductive services, we are looking to immediately fill the role of an ambulatory technician for one of our reproduction veterinarians. Ambulatory Technicians assist veterinarians during farm visits in a number of ways: handling horses, setting up veterinary equipment, managing truck inventory, preparing patients for procedures, and billing. This position is well suited for someone with a background working in large equine barn settings, experience assisting veterinarians, or a licensed veterinary technician. We are happy to provide training for the right person; someone who has exceptional horsemanship and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have a background in reproductive services, enjoy working closely with veterinarians and learning something new every day, and will have a passion for providing world class care for our patients and clients. We ask that you are dependable, responsible, and willing to work hard.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is 5 days a week, for approximately 40-45 hours a week. Flexibility is necessary in order to accommodate staffing needs. Applicants should expect that peak hours will correspond with breeding season, which runs from approximately March through August. The position is full time and based year round in Oldwick, NJ. In the off-season (Sept-Feb) there will be opportunities to assist in various departments such as the hospital and imaging. As the needs of the practice fluctuates, the technician will have the opportunity to assist other veterinarians.

Compensation and Benefits

Our compensation package includes:

• hourly compensation starting at $21/hr
• health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance
• a student loan repayment program
• 401k with 3% employer contribution
• profit sharing
• Paid Time Off (annual and CE)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability insurance
• license and association membership fees
• CE annual allowance with paid time off
• logo wear
• and discounted veterinary products and services.

Rock Lane Management, LLC, d/b/a B.W. Furlong & Associates, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualifications: Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarian with ambulatory and hospital caseload, including, but not limited to, examining mares and stallions for breeding, new and sick foal appointments, general medicine ambulatory calls and emergencies. This would include handling mares, and some stallions, prepping for reproduction procedures, preparing & using diagnostic imaging equipment, etc.
• Assist veterinarian with transvaginal oocyte aspiration and subsequent lab work
• Stock and manage ambulatory inventory & equipment
• Manage daily schedule and appointments, including scheduling follow-ups and phone calls
• Operate HVMS software to track and maintain up-to-date client history, reports, appointments, and invoices
• Run in-house labs or prepare IDEXX samples to go out
• Communicate effectively with clients
• Additional responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• Excellent horse-horse handling skills are mandatory, including handling of sedated horses, handling mares and foals, and ability to jog horses in hand
• An outstanding team attitude, work ethic, and desire to learn
• Education & work background in equine medicine & care
• Good time management and multitasking skills
• Technologically proficient
• Excellent handling emergency situations
• Capable of heavy lifting, including hay bales, feed bags, and muck buckets