Overnight Emergency Equine Veterinary Assistant - Hagyard Equine Medical Institute at PetVet Care Centers in Lexington, KY

Job description

• PetVet Care Centers' Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is currently seeking an Overnight Emergency Equine Veterinary Assistant to join the team!
• At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.
• Because life is better with pets.
• We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.
• With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:
• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first
• You care for pets. We care for you.
• Join our team as an Overnight Emergency Equine Veterinary Technician/Assistant who supports on site hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients.
• In this position you will be working with a group of team members within the Surgery Barn and facility.
• Days and hours are 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (10PM-8AM).

Responsibilities

• Answering and dispatching emergency calls/client communication.
• Assisting doctors to admit and triage emergency cases.
• Assisting the team with emergency surgical operations as needed.
• Perform directed patient care needs and nursing care. This includes patient handling, monitoring patient status, examinations, medication administration, husbandry needs (feeding, cleaning etc.), maintaining patient records.
• Maintaining medical supplies, equipment and facility cleanliness/biosecurity.
• Admitting, discharging, loading and unloading patients.

Requirements

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Prior experience with horses (personal experience included within this) is required. We have a preference for candidates who have had prior work experience with horses, or equine technician/assistant experience.
• We do not require a Veterinary Technician License or other equine certifications, but they are a significant benefit.

Skills

Required

• Prior experience with horses
• Ability to work night shifts (10PM-8AM)
• 18 years of age or older

Preferred

• Prior work experience with horses
• Equine technician/assistant experience

Benefits

• We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources
• The compensation range for this role is $16.00-$18.00/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• This role qualifies for additional shift differential pay.
• $16—$18 USD