Rehabilitation Technician
About The Position
B.W. Furlong & Associates’ Soundness Center is hiring a Rehabilitation Technician to provide equine rehabilitation and patient care. The role suits someone with an interest or background in equine rehabilitation, gained through formal education or experience caring for horses in performance barns. Technicians support each part of treatment, from preparing patients and providing therapeutic services to monitoring and reporting progress, while helping maintain a professional and relaxing environment. The employer is willing to teach technical skills to candidates with strong horsemanship, a team-oriented approach, and a passion for patient and client care. The position is located in Lebanon, New Jersey. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional hours, including holiday or on-call shifts, may be required depending on the Soundness Center’s needs. Compensation is listed at $20–$22 per hour; the posting also describes starting hourly compensation of $20, commensurate with experience. B.W. Furlong & Associates is a veterinary practice founded in 1982. It operates veterinary, imaging, surgery, and rehabilitation facilities, as well as ambulatory services. The employer describes its values as providing world-class care, practicing collaborative medicine, supporting colleagues, and doing what is right. The position reports directly to the FSC Team Leader and may also assist hospital, imaging, and ambulatory teams as needed.
Requirements
- Exceptional horse-handling skills.
- Extensive background in equine care.
- Ability to handle patient emergency situations.
- Exceptional time-management and multitasking skills.
- Clear, concise communication skills.
- Technological proficiency.
- Strong team attitude and work ethic.
- Ability to work independently, think quickly, show self-motivation, and learn quickly.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including hay bales, feed bags, and muck buckets.
- Willingness to learn to operate equipment, including tractors and a truck with trailer.
Nice To Haves
- A background in equine rehabilitation.
- Equine rehabilitation experience gained through formal education or experience caring for horses in performance barns.
Responsibilities
- Assist with rehabilitation services, including laser therapy, FES, therapeutic ultrasound, e-stim and TENS, cryotherapy, hand walking, and grazing.
- Prepare horses for treatments on equipment.
- Track care and treatment in detailed and accurate medical records.
- Handle horses, including hand walking, hand grazing, and basic restraint.
- Ensure safe patient handling in all aspects of care, including administering sedation orally, intramuscularly, or intravenously as necessary.
- Provide general horse care, including grooming, feeding, occasional stall cleaning, turnout, and hand grazing.
- Assist with daily barn chores and maintain orderly, sanitary patient conditions, including disinfecting stalls.
- Assist with care and maintenance of rehabilitation facilities, equipment, and treatment areas.
- Stock necessary equipment and supplies.
- Assist with care of horses on the property, including stallions, mares, and foals.
- Assist the hospital team with hospital and imaging patients as needed.
- Perform ambulatory duties as needed.
- Carry out additional responsibilities as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Student loan repayment program
- 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution
- Profit sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- License and association membership fees
- Annual continuing education allowance with paid time off
- Logo wear
- Discounted veterinary products and services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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