Technician

BRENDAN W FURLONG MVB EQUINE VETERINARIAN•Loxahatchee Groves, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Rock Lane Management, LLC is hiring an Ambulatory Technician for its Loxahatchee, Florida location to support B.W. Furlong & Associates during the winter show season. The role is seasonal and full-time, approximately October through May, with a schedule of 5–6 days per week and approximately 40–45 hours per week. Flexibility is necessary to accommodate staffing needs. A year-round position may be available for the right candidate, although off-season hours may be less than full-time. Ambulatory Technicians assist veterinarians during farm visits and with hospital caseloads. Work includes handling horses, setting up and using veterinary equipment, managing truck inventory, preparing patients for procedures, and assisting with billing. The position may suit someone with show-barn experience, experience assisting veterinarians, or formal veterinary technician education or certification. Training may be provided for a candidate with exceptional horsemanship and organizational skills. Training may take place at the Oldwick, New Jersey hospital before work begins in Florida; travel and accommodations during training are covered. The employer describes a supportive team environment focused on advanced training, skill development, team building, and open communication. The hourly compensation starts at $20. Discounted veterinary services and products and logo wear are offered. Health and welfare benefits are specified for full-time, non-seasonal positions and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a student loan repayment program, a 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution, profit sharing, paid time off (annual and continuing education), an Employee Assistance Program, and an annual continuing education allowance with paid time off.

Requirements

Excellent horse-handling skills, including handling sedated horses, jogging horses in hand, and lunging horses.
Strong team attitude, work ethic, and desire to learn.
Education and work background in equine medicine and care.
Good time-management and multitasking skills.
Technological proficiency.
Ability to handle emergency situations effectively.
Ability to lift heavy items, including hay bales, feed bags, and muck buckets.
Dependability, responsibility, willingness to work hard, and flexibility to accommodate staffing needs.

Nice To Haves

A background working in a show barn setting, experience assisting veterinarians, or formal education or certification as a veterinary technician.
Exceptional horsemanship and organizational skills.
Enjoyment of working closely with veterinarians and learning new things.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with ambulatory and hospital caseloads, including joint injections, lameness exams, pre-purchase examinations, and imaging.
Handle, lunge, and jog horses, including preparing horses and joints for procedures.
Prepare and use diagnostic imaging equipment.
Stock and manage ambulatory inventory and equipment.
Manage the daily schedule and appointments, including scheduling follow-ups and phone calls.
Use HVMS software to maintain client histories, reports, appointments, and invoices.
Run in-house laboratory tests or prepare samples to be sent out.
Communicate effectively with clients.
Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

Hourly compensation starting at $20 per hour.
Discounted veterinary services and products.
Logo wear.
For full-time, non-seasonal positions: medical, dental, and vision insurance.
For full-time, non-seasonal positions: student loan repayment program.
For full-time, non-seasonal positions: 401(k) with 3% employer contribution.
For full-time, non-seasonal positions: profit sharing.
For full-time, non-seasonal positions: paid time off for annual needs and continuing education.
For full-time, non-seasonal positions: Employee Assistance Program.
For full-time, non-seasonal positions: annual continuing education allowance with paid time off.
Travel and accommodations covered during training in Oldwick, New Jersey.