Large Animal Hospital OPS Stable Assistant
About The Position
This position assists in the husbandry of horses and other large animals admitted to the Large Animal Hospital. The candidate must be experienced in the handling, husbandry and care of horses and/or other large farm animals. Duties include cleaning and maintenance of facilities and equipment; preparing and sanitizing hospital facilities; stocking and monitoring supplies. The individual may also assist in handling of patients for examination and diagnostic procedures. This requires an individual to have experience working with horses and their specific physical and behavioral traits. This is a physically demanding position requiring strength and stamina.
Requirements
- One year of experience handling and restraining horses
- One year of experience utilizing equipment in farm facility maintenance.
- Experience working with horses and their specific physical and behavioral traits.
Nice To Haves
- Additional experience caring and working with other large farm animal species is preferred.
- Knowledge and ability to operate a forklift, tractors and material handling equipment.
Responsibilities
- Cleaning, stripping, scrubbing and disinfecting stalls, hallways and procedure areas.
- Loading, transporting and unloading shavings, waste material, feed and hay carts.
- Assist in maintaining supply inventory and replenishing stock.
- Assist in handling and disposal of trash, biowaste and hazardous material.
- Utilize chemical cleaning and disinfection agents in a safe manner.
- Assist Veterinary Technician staff with feeding, grooming, restraining and exercising patients.
- Assist with handling difficult horses and other large animal species
- Grounds maintenance.
- Laundry service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
