Barn Attendant - Equine

Helen Woodward Animal Center•Rancho Santa Fe, CA

1d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Barn Attendant will join the team at the Helen Woodward Animal Center, working with horses in a veterinary setting. This role involves maintaining safety and proper horse handling etiquette. Key duties include feeding, cleaning, watering, grooming, and exercising all department livestock as needed. The attendant will also gain experience by assisting Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians with horses, assisting with disinfecting procedures of stalls/procedure rooms, and helping with minor equipment and building maintenance. Participation in Center activities and events is also required.

Requirements

Understand the basics of equine husbandry
Possess knowledge of all types of equine food substances
Ability to safely work around a variety of horses
Skilled in proper restraint and handling of horses
Able to safely lift 50 lbs
Ability to think ahead
Ability to work in a fast pace emergency hospital setting
Able to work independently
Able to work in a team environment
Good verbal communication skills
Good written communication skills
Able to interact with clients professionally
Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

Nice To Haves

Desire to go to veterinary school
Extensive horse experience

Responsibilities

Work with horses in a veterinary setting maintaining safety and proper horse handling etiquette
Feed all department livestock as needed
Clean all department livestock as needed
Water all department livestock as needed
Groom all department livestock as needed
Exercise all department livestock as needed
Assist Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians with horses
Assist with disinfecting procedures of stalls/procedure rooms
Assist with minor equipment and building maintenance
Participate in Center activities and events as required