What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Ambulatory Veterinary Assistant position at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute?
Seasonal, Full-Time OR Part-Time positions starting January through June 2025.
Schedule: Variable Shift. Hours and schedules are variable; weekends required. Overtime as directed.
Skills/Responsibilities Required:
The primary role and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Holds/restrains horses for examinations, x-rays, and treatments.
- Performs treatments ordered by the veterinarian.
- Maintain accurate patient charts, document observations, and properly interpret veterinary instructions.
- Set up for basic procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and stock in veterinary vehicle.
- Other projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Excellent horse handling skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to lift 75 -100 lbs.
- Ability to restrain up to 1,200 lbs
- Equine experience
- Valid U.S. Driver's License
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Morning shift
- No nights
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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