Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Maintain an organized and fully stocked ambulatory vehicle ensuring all necessary supplies, tools, equipment and drugs are readily available to treat and diagnose a wide variety of equine illnesses and injuries.
· Ability to drive the ambulatory vehicle to various locations within a wide geographical area.
· Prepare and administer medications and provide appropriate wound care.
· Assist with physical examinations; take vital signs and record observations.
· Set up a variety of radiographic, diagnostic and medical equipment for the ambulatory veterinarian’s use.
· Collect, prepare and label various specimens (including blood, urine, feces) for laboratory testing.
· Ability to properly clean and sanitize injection sites.
· Update clinic management software data to maintain up to date client history, treatment records, reports, appointments and invoice charges; accurately prepare and generate client invoices.
This is a full-time season position from Jan - June. The schedule and number of hours worked each week varies based on season needs and the daily case load of the ambulatory veterinarian.
Requirements
· Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet the company’s driving history standards.
· Ability to hold and restrain horse during exams and procedures.
· Previous relevant work experience at a farm or in a clinical setting.
· Ability to jog and lunge a horse for lameness exams.
Benefits
This is a seasonal position and benefits are not provided.