Equine Veterinary Assistant

Thomasville Animal Hospital • Thomasville, GA

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About The Position

Thomasville Animal Hospital is seeking a part-time Equine Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in delivering medical care and help maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment. The role includes assisting with equine patient care in clinic and field settings, handling diagnostic and laboratory tasks, monitoring hospitalized patients, and supporting administrative and client communication needs.

The position also involves substantial facility and animal-care duties, including cleaning and maintaining stalls and paddocks, managing bedding and feeding or watering setups, and following biosecurity and disinfection protocols. The hospital describes its workplace as positive and welcoming, guided by high standards, a strong work ethic, professionalism, mutual respect, teamwork, and thoughtful care for patients and their families.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience handling horses safely.
• Strong understanding of equine behavior and body language.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, perform strenuous physical labor such as shoveling, lifting feed bags, and wheelbarrowing, and stand for long periods in all weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Excellent communication skills when collaborating with medical staff and clients.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record, preferred for operating clinic vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Safely catch, handle, and restrain horses of various temperaments during examinations, lameness checks, treatments, and procedures; jog or lunge horses in hand when required.
• Prepare examination spaces, set up diagnostic equipment, and assist veterinarians during field or clinic work.
• Process, label, and prepare diagnostic samples; organize the clinic pharmacy and prepare prescriptions under direct supervision.
• Observe hospitalized patients, check vital signs, and report changes in status to the veterinary team.
• Maintain patient medical records, schedule appointments, and assist with billing or client updates during ambulatory calls.
• Clean, muck, and strip in-hospital patient stalls daily.
• Pick stalls frequently, replenish clean bedding, and manage individual feeding and watering setups according to medical orders.
• Clean and remove manure from outdoor paddocks, check and scrub automatic waterers or troughs, and inspect fencing daily for safety.
• Follow isolation and disinfection protocols for stalls and equipment to help prevent the spread of infectious disease.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED