Equine Hospital Barn Assistant_FT

Littleton Equine Medical Center • Littleton, CO

11d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for daily management of the surgical and outpatient barn and stalls. Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate is reliable, willing to work hard and learn new things with a working knowledge of horses and the veterinary field with the ability to multi-task and a team-player. Wage and Benefits: $18-$19 per hour. This is a Full-Time position. Benefits include a generous employee discount, and continued education stipend.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Prior equine experience is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information one on one, in small group situations, to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, add subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Computer literacy in common computer software programs.
• Ability to gain proficiency using HVMS preferred.
• Equine restraint/handling and horsemanship skills.
• Knowledge of MSDS use and personal protective gear including (but not limited to) gloves, masks and eyewash stations are required.
• While performing the duties of this job, employee will have to stand for long periods of time and will be required to lift 50-70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of stalls
• Feed patients daily according to veterinary instructions
• Water patients and ensure access to clean water at all times
• Strip and clean stalls
• Prepare stalls for incoming patients
• Clean contaminated stalls according to biosecurity protocol
• Monitoring patients and reporting any issue to veterinarians and/or ICU technician
• Landscape including weed eating, mowing, and watering
• Assist with patients as requested

Benefits

• a generous employee discount
• continued education stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed