Veterinary Technician/Receptionist
About The Position
We’re seeking an experienced Equine Veterinary Technician/Receptionist to join our growing equine practice. This unique hybrid position offers the opportunity to work directly with horses and veterinarians while also helping clients navigate appointments, treatments, farm calls, and follow-up care. No two days are exactly alike. One moment you may be assisting with a lameness examination or caring for a hospitalized horse, and the next you may be coordinating a farm call or helping a client understand the next steps in their horse’s care. This is an active, hands-on position that requires comfort working around large animals in a variety of conditions. Responsibilities may involve standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, and working on uneven surfaces. The position may involve handling horses weighing 900 pounds or more and lifting heavier materials with assistance when necessary. The work environment may include exposure to animal waste, odors, noise, changing weather conditions, infectious animals, controlled substances, bites, kicks, scratches, and other hazards associated with equine veterinary medicine.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary technician experience, preferably in equine medicine
- Strong equine handling and restraint skills
- Comfort working safely around large and unpredictable animals
- Confidence assisting with veterinary procedures, diagnostics, anesthesia, and patient nursing
- Strong customer-service and client-communication skills
- Ability to work independently while following direction from veterinarians and hospital leadership
- Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate upcoming appointments, procedures, and team needs
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
- Dependability, punctuality, and flexibility
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe hospital and barn
- Willingness to learn, take ownership, and help wherever needed
- Genuine passion for horses and the people who care for them
- Collaborative, team-first attitude
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, procedures, treatments, and surgeries
- Safely handle, restrain, and care for equine patients
- Obtain and record thorough patient histories and vital signs
- Administer medications, vaccines, fluids, and treatments as directed by a veterinarian
- Collect laboratory samples and perform routine laboratory procedures
- Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery under veterinary direction
- Provide attentive nursing care to hospitalized and recovering patients
- Assist with radiology, lameness examinations, dentistry, and other equine services
- Prepare, clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments and equipment
- Assist veterinarians with farm calls and haul-in appointments
- Maintain the barn, hospital, treatment areas, and equipment
- Help monitor and maintain medical and supply inventory
- Answer incoming calls and provide professional, compassionate client service
- Schedule appointments and maintain an efficient daily calendar
- Coordinate and confirm farm calls and appointment times
- Communicate patient updates, test results, and discharge instructions
- Prepare health certificates and Coggins paperwork
- Accurately enter charges, notes, and medical information
- Scan laboratory results and other documents into patient records
- Process payments and assist with monthly statements
- Follow up with clients and referral partners
- Maintain accurate client and patient records
- Support the veterinary team with administrative and client-service needs throughout the day
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Consistent Monday–Friday scheduling
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
