Hospital and Ambulatory Equine Veterinary Assistant/Technician (Weekdays)


Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery Weatherford Division, PLLC (“ESMS”) has an immediate opportunity at our busy referral hospital and out-patient clinic in Weatherford, Texas for a full-time Ambulatory and Hospital Veterinary Technician/Assistant.  This position is new and allows a competent veterinary technician an opportunity to provide an extensive range of equine care in a variety of situations.
The work schedule is Monday through Friday 4 pm until 10 pm (plus on call for emergencies)
ESMS is a large multiple-veterinarian equine practice offering services including ICU & critical care, hospitalization, 24-hour emergencies, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, surgery, lameness, reproduction, ambulatory, and wellness.
Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with surgeries, farm calls, performing laboratory procedures, medicating patients, assisting with lameness exams, monitoring critical patients, preparing medications.
• Supporting doctors and other staff members in the hospital and exam rooms to provide essential care, diagnostic services, and disease control for our patients.
• Being very observant of our patients’ comfort and needs and alerting doctors of any problems.
• Performing intensive care procedures for critical equine patients.
• Accurately collecting and maintaining client records and patient medical history
• Stocking supplies, and other essential duties.

Qualifications:

• Team-oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethic.
• A minimum of one year experience in a veterinary setting or equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
• A general understanding of equipment and terminology used in an equine veterinary practice is required.
• Excellent horse-handling, communication, customer service, and organizational skills
• Ability to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry for short distances.
• Ability to safely restrain horses is required.
• Registered Veterinary Technician is preferred.

Background check, motor vehicle records history, and drug testing required.  ESMS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume’, and refer to position number WKDAYFTVA318

Lynne McCartney
Human Resources Manager
Inova Partners, LLC
P O Box 184
Weatherford, TX 76086
817-599-9264 fax
lynne.mccartney@inovapartners.com