Seasonal Equine Ambulatory Vet Assistant
About The Position
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Maintain an organized and fully stocked ambulatory vehicle ensuring all necessary supplies, tools, equipment and drugs are readily available to treat and diagnose a wide variety of equine illnesses and injuries. · Ability to drive the ambulatory vehicle to various locations within a wide geographical area. · Prepare and administer medications and provide appropriate wound care. · Assist with physical examinations; take vital signs and record observations. · Set up a variety of radiographic, diagnostic and medical equipment for the ambulatory veterinarian’s use. · Collect, prepare and label various specimens (including blood, urine, feces) for laboratory testing. · Ability to properly clean and sanitize injection sites. · Update clinic management software data to maintain up to date client history, treatment records, reports, appointments and invoice charges; accurately prepare and generate client invoices. This is a full-time season position from Jan - June. The schedule and number of hours worked each week varies based on season needs and the daily case load of the ambulatory veterinarian.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet the company’s driving history standards.
- Ability to hold and restrain horse during exams and procedures.
- Previous relevant work experience at a farm or in a clinical setting.
- Ability to jog and lunge a horse for lameness exams.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an organized and fully stocked ambulatory vehicle
- Drive the ambulatory vehicle to various locations
- Prepare and administer medications and provide appropriate wound care
- Assist with physical examinations; take vital signs and record observations
- Set up a variety of radiographic, diagnostic and medical equipment
- Collect, prepare and label various specimens for laboratory testing
- Clean and sanitize injection sites
- Update clinic management software data
- Prepare and generate client invoices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
