What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician - Equine position at NVA Equine?
Are you a veterinary technician with a solid foundation in horsemanship, looking to take your career to the next level? If so, South Shore Equine Clinic & Diagnostic Center has a unique and exciting opportunity for you!
About The Position
The Full Time Equine Veterinary Technician position is an ambulatory based position. The EVT is a skilled Veterinary Technician, with a background in equine medical knowledge and experience handling horses. Under the supervision of a DVM, the EVT will assist in the diagnosis and treatment of urgent and routine equine medical events in the clinic and at local farms, care for hospitalized patients, process laboratory testing, and assist with facility maintenance as needed.
What To Expect
About The Position
The Full Time Equine Veterinary Technician position is an ambulatory based position. The EVT is a skilled Veterinary Technician, with a background in equine medical knowledge and experience handling horses. Under the supervision of a DVM, the EVT will assist in the diagnosis and treatment of urgent and routine equine medical events in the clinic and at local farms, care for hospitalized patients, process laboratory testing, and assist with facility maintenance as needed.
What To Expect
- Mentorship & Utilization: Our Doctors enjoy having the opportunity to mentor, guide and support professional development all while allowing techs to flex their skill set and really partner in patient care.
- Patient Care is our priority: We are advocates for our patients and ensure that we provide outstanding care along with excellent client education and communication.
- Thriving, Healthy Culture: We are proud of who we are today, we have worked hard to promote a culture where everyone feels welcomed, encouraged to grow, and supported by the team!
- Excellent horse handling skills with 5 years of experience working in a barn (including loading onto trailers) are required
- A team player, you enjoy a fast-paced environment and can think critically on your feet
- You possess the ability to remain composed in stressful and emotional situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Motivated, dependable individual with a strong work ethic and a love for horses
- Proficiency with computers, tablets, and cloud base data recording systems
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Must possess a valid MA driver’s license and dependable transportation
- The first 30-60 days will have a varied schedule for training purposes, then the work schedule will be four days per week with a shared rotation of weekends on-call
- Competitive Salary Based on Experience
- Uniform Allowance
- Paid Time Off (Sick & vacation)
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Horse Health Care Package and discount (Wellness Plan & Colic Assistance Plan)
- 401K with employer match
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- HSA/FSA
- Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Accident Plan, Critical Illness Plan, Hospital Indemnity
- And more...
