Large Animal Hospital Stable Assistant (CARE)
About The Position
This is a full-time, benefited position and is considered essential personnel. The role involves cleaning and maintenance of patient care and holding areas and equipment, preparing and sanitizing hospital facilities, and stocking and monitoring supplies. The individual will also assist with feeding, exercising, grooming, restraint, and handling patients for examination and diagnostic procedures. This requires experience working with horses and an understanding of their physical and behavioral traits. The role also includes assisting a team with anesthetic induction and recovery of large animal patients (mostly horses) for surgery and other procedures including MRI, CT, Radiology, etc. Additionally, the position involves cleaning and maintenance of anesthetic induction/recovery suites and associated equipment. This is a physically demanding position requiring extensive strength and agility. The ideal candidate will genuinely care about people and animals, be outgoing, enthusiastic, and a team player, eager to learn, adapt quickly to a changing environment, and maintain a positive attitude.
Requirements
- One year of experience handling and restraining horses
- One year of experience utilizing equipment in farm facility maintenance
- Experience working with horses and an understanding of their physical and behavioral traits
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for an extended period of time
Nice To Haves
- 2-3 years working in an environment that required handling and restraining horses daily
- Experience within the past 2 years
- Experience within a veterinary hospital setting
Responsibilities
- Cleaning and maintenance of patient care and holding areas and equipment
- Preparing and sanitizing hospital facilities
- Stocking and monitoring supplies
- Assisting with feeding, exercising, grooming, restraint, and handling patients for examination and diagnostic procedures
- Assisting with anesthetic induction and recovery of large animal patients for surgery and other procedures
- Cleaning and maintenance of anesthetic induction/recovery suites and associated equipment
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
