Veterinary Technician Assistant (Equine) at Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center

Ringoes, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Horse Handling, Communication, Team Oriented, Time Management, Multitasking, Working Independently, Handling Emergencies, Lifting Heavy Objects, Restocking, Patient Exams, Fluid Preparation, Veterinary Assistance

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Description Full Time Technician Assistant Position Job Overview The technician assistant is responsible for assisting treatment technicians and senior clinicians in a variety of situations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining and restocking barns, exam rooms and assisting with patient exams. The technician Assistant will report to the Hospital Technician Manager. Responsibilities Maintain barns and exam rooms by ensuring all are neat and tidy Feed horses and check water in all barns and paddocks Setup & prepare hospital for various shift, including stocking barns with necessary supplies, including feed, hay, shavings and ensure there will be adequate supply for evening and overnight personnel For all patients on CRI fluids, prepare next set of fluids and mark with additive and date prepared. Ensure two stalls in colic barn are ready for emergencies. Stall should have the following: 3 bags of shavings Foot mat, gloves, booties Check treatment schedule Ensure there are adequate quantities of ice distributed to each treatment area. Assist veterinarian with in/out patient exams, including lameness and pre-purchase exams which consist of handling and jogging of horses Additional responsibilities as needed. Salary commensurate with experience. 8 hour shift, 5 days per week to include one evening, overnight or weekend shift. About our company: Since opening its doors in 1986, the Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center (MAEMC) has developed an enviable reputation as one of the premier equine veterinary hospitals in the country. Over the years, our staff has grown to over 40 dedicated individuals, including board certified specialists in the fields of surgery, internal medicine, sports medicine & rehabilitation, and cardiology. In addition to the hospital clinicians, we also have a field service department, whose veterinarians work closely with the specialists as a team, providing quality care at home. The team that has been put in place allows the hospital to provide exceptional care to the patient, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Perhaps more than any of our credentials is our doctor’s commitment to resolve equine health issues and patiently and effectively communicate with horse owners and professionals. Requirements Qualifications - Our ideal candidate will have: Exceptional horse-horse handling skills, required. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts. Team oriented and hard working. Good time management and multitasking skills. Ability to work independently and effectively under stressful conditions. Confident and capable of handling patient emergency situations. Ability to lift heavy objects such as feed bags and bales of hay up to 50lbs

Responsibilities

The technician assistant supports treatment technicians and senior clinicians by maintaining and restocking barns and exam rooms, and assisting with patient exams. Key duties include feeding horses, preparing hospital supplies, setting up emergency stalls, and ensuring adequate ice distribution.