What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equine Veterinary Technician position at Southwest Equine Veterinary?
REFERRAL EQUINE VETERINARY CLINIC HIRING VETERINARY ASSISTANT OR CVT
Part-time veterinary assistant / technician desired for busy equine clinic. Full-time employment is possible for exceptional part-time assistants / technicians after training period.
Responsibilities include care of patients and assisting veterinarians with procedures (x-rays, ultrasounds, joint injections, etc.) both in the clinic and on farm calls. Clinic and barn cleaning (including stalls) are also part of the daily routine. Southwest Equine Veterinary is a 24/7 emergency / referral facility, therefore night and weekend duty is REQUIRED of all employees on a rotational basis.
Requirements:
· Pro-active attitude and attention to detail.
· HORSE HANDLING EXPERIENCE IS A MUST. Applicants must be able to lead, jog, and restrain horses. Previous work with stallions or youngsters is a plus.
· Working knowledge of performance horses.
· Previous work experience in a veterinary practice and knowledge of basic equine medical care, veterinary terminology and electronic medical record keeping is preferred.
· This is a very physical job- Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks outside in an Arizona summer is required.
Hourly wage based on qualifications and experience.
Please submit cover letter, resume/CV and references to:
technician@swequinevet.com
Southwest Equine Hospital
27905 N 160th St
Scottsdale AZ 85262
480-998-9460
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Equine: 3 years (Required)
- Veterinary technician: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Scottsdale, AZ 85262: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $26