AREA SUPERVISORS FOR UPCOMING BREEDING SEASON

at  Vinery Stud

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN/VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Stone Lodge Equine Services, based at Vinery Stud, is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician/Veterinary Assistant for the upcoming breeding season. This position is seasonal with the opportunity for full-time stud work following the completion of the breeding season. We are located in the beautiful Upper Hunter, only 10 minutes from Scone and 2 hours from Newcastle.

The successful applicant will be responsible for and assist in:

• the daily running of haematology, biochemistry, fibrinogen & SAA analysis of routine samples taken on the farm.
• obtaining faecal egg counts and developing the parasite control program.
• attending the daily mare vet rounds which includes administering sedations (under supervision), record keeping and assisting at the crush.
• day-to-day cleaning and autoclaving of surgical instruments and supplies.
• ordering, unpacking, labelling, and dispensing of regular pharmaceutical deliveries.

All training will be completed on the job; however, we are seeking someone who is eager to learn, works well within in a team and has a happy and bright disposition with some horse/thoroughbred knowledge.

In this role you will be required to:

• check mares regularly overnight.
• administer treatments to mares and foals.
• assist the onsite vet when necessary.
• monitor the wellbeing of both mares and foals.
• work well alone and within a team

The skills necessary to succeed in this role include:

• exceptional horse husbandry.
• previous experience foaling down mares.
• demonstrated knowledge in dealing with normal and abnormal foalings.
• excellent judgement and rational decision-making.
• accurate record keeping

The successful applicant will be responsible for and assist in:

• the daily running of haematology, biochemistry, fibrinogen & SAA analysis of routine samples taken on the farm.
• obtaining faecal egg counts and developing the parasite control program.
• attending the daily mare vet rounds which includes administering sedations (under supervision), record keeping and assisting at the crush.
• day-to-day cleaning and autoclaving of surgical instruments and supplies.
• ordering, unpacking, labelling, and dispensing of regular pharmaceutical deliveries

In this role you will be required to:

• coordinate with the Operations Manager for movements of mares arriving for cover and departing.
• oversee and actively manage the care and treatment of mares visiting the farm for various periods of time.
• assist with vetting and the preparation of mares for cover.
• work closely with the stallion team as well as autonomously

The skills necessary to succeed in this role include:

• exceptional horse husbandry.
• previous experience caring for and managing treatments for mares.
• excellent communication, judgement, and rational decision-making.
• accurate record keeping