Technician

BRENDAN W FURLONG MVB EQUINE VETERINARIAN•Tewksbury Township, NJ

36d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

B.W. Furlong & Associates, a leading equine veterinary practice with over 40 years of experience, is seeking an Ambulatory Technician to support their expanding reproductive services. This full-time, hourly position is based in Oldwick, NJ, and involves assisting veterinarians during farm visits. The role requires exceptional horsemanship, organizational skills, and a commitment to providing world-class patient and client care. The practice invests in its team, offering opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in equine medicine and care, a strong work ethic, and the ability to handle horses with expertise and care.

Requirements

Excellent horse-handling skills are mandatory, including handling of sedated horses, mares, and foals, and the ability to jog horses in hand.
Outstanding team attitude, work ethic, and desire to learn.
Education & work background in equine medicine & care.
Good time management and multitasking skills.
Technologically proficient.
Capable of handling emergency situations.
Ability to perform heavy lifting, including hay bales, feed bags, and muck buckets.

Nice To Haves

Background working in large equine barn settings.
Experience assisting veterinarians.
Licensed veterinary technician.
Background in reproductive services.
Enjoy working closely with veterinarians and learning something new every day.
Passion for providing world-class care for patients and clients.
Dependable, responsible, and willing to work hard.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarian with ambulatory and hospital caseload, including examining mares and stallions for breeding, new and sick foal appointments, general medicine ambulatory calls and emergencies.
Handle mares and some stallions, prep for reproduction procedures, and prepare/use diagnostic imaging equipment.
Assist veterinarian with transvaginal oocyte aspiration and subsequent lab work.
Stock and manage ambulatory inventory & equipment.
Manage daily schedule and appointments, including scheduling follow-ups and phone calls.
Operate HVMS software to track and maintain up-to-date client history, reports, appointments, and invoices.
Run in-house labs or prepare IDEXX samples to go out.
Communicate effectively with clients.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed.