What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Barn Help position at NVA?
Description & Requirements
General Description:
This weekend position at Abraham’s Equine Clinic is responsible for feeding and watering horses, cleaning stalls, assisting the on-call veterinarian, and keeping the barns and grounds in optimal condition.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Feed and water horses as specified.
· Clean individual horse stalls.
· Load hay into wagons for distribution.
· Load/unload manure.
· Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
· Must have experience working with large animals, preferably horses. Experience working on a farm or stables is preferred.
· Ability to operate or the willingness to learn (skid steer, tractor and spreader.)
· Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
Typical Physical Demands:
· Ability to clean 15-20 stalls each day.
· Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds or more.
· Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, bend and shovel for long periods of time.
· Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
· Ability to drive any type of vehicle without restrictions, and able to drive any type of machinery as needed.
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Work Schedule:
This position typically works from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Applicants must be able to commit to working most weekends.
