Ambulatory Technician

BRENDAN W FURLONG MVB EQUINE VETERINARIAN•Tewksbury Township, NJ

4d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking to immediately fill the role of an Ambulatory Technician. Ambulatory Technicians assist veterinarians during farm visits in a number of ways including but not limited to: 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 enjoy working closely with veterinarians, 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. 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. The position is full time and based year-round in Oldwick, NJ. 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. Please submit your cover letter and resume via email to Jessica Yuritch, Field Services Manager, at [email protected].

Requirements

Excellent horse-handling skills are mandatory, including handling of sedated horses, ability to jog horses in hand, and proficiency in lunging horses
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

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarian with ambulatory and hospital caseload, including, but not limited to, joint injections, lameness exams, pre-purchase examinations, and imaging. This would include handling, lunging, and jogging horses, prepping joints, preparing & using diagnostic imaging equipment, etc.
Stock and manage ambulatory inventory & equipment
Manage daily schedule and appointments, including scheduling follow-ups and phone calls
Operate ImproMed Equine software to track and maintain up-to-date client history, reports, appointments, and invoices
Run in-house labs or prepare samples to go out
Communicate effectively with clients
Additional responsibilities as needed