Career Opportunities

Bluegrass Equine Surgery Center (BESC) is an equine veterinary practice providing exceptional client service and primary medical care in the central Kentucky region. We are building a new, diverse, supportive, and driven team.

BESC is seeking to immediately fill the position of Equine Anesthesia Tech.

Hours: Full time, Tuesday-Friday, 7a.m. - 5p.m. (with overtime during spring season)

Reports to: Surgeon, Practice Manager

Department: Surgery

Location: Hospital and field

Compensation: Hourly, based on experience, includes benefits

The BESC Equine Anesthesia Tech assists the doctors with surgery by leading all anesthesia services.

DUTIES

General

Model professionalism and ethical practices

Communicate with Practice Manager, doctors, and clients

Medical

Properly begin standard procedures according to doctor’s preference

Take blood for laboratory procedures 

Fill out surgery forms and anesthesia forms during surgery

Calculate tranquilization

Tranquilize surgery patients and place IV catheters

Intubate patients, attach to monitor, and control the anesthesia machine

Monitor patient during surgery

Log controlled drugs

Perform maintenance of anesthesia machine, dental machine

Restrain patients as needed

Take vital measurements on patients

Take x-rays

Other

Promote cooperative working environment among staff members; understand the value of teamwork; show enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice function as a unit

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees

Promote continuous quality improvement

Perform other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated, advanced understanding of equine veterinary practices

Ability to read horse body language and perform advanced handling of horses and foals

Self-motivated lifelong learner

Works well independently and as part of a team

PERSONAL

Feel and express a genuine liking for animals and for working in an animal-care environment

Work under the broad general administrative supervision of the owners and doctors, and use sound personal judgment in selecting methods, establishing priorities, and arriving at conclusions

May be required to work uncommon hours, overtime, and be subject to recall in emergency situations

Be flexible in attitude and work habits

Lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds

Bluegrass Equine Surgery was founded with an uncompromising commitment to quality care for patients and strong relationships with their owners. Bluegrass Equine Surgery is a specialty equine hospital just outside Lexington, KY, in the heart of horse country. We provide both primary and specialized surgical care; providing ambulatory care services to nearly all of the premier horse farms; and are expanding our presence in the international equine industry.  Bluegrass Equine Surgery consistently strives to provide the most advanced technology and the latest in treatment options for every aspect of a horse’s life.

In response to the extremely competitive and increasingly international scope of the equine industry, Bluegrass Equine Surgery has established an Equine Surgical Intern Training Program. The program is intended to provide a trainee with a thorough knowledge of and experience with the practical standards and practices employed by Bluegrass Equine Surgery.

Rotations include:

- Surgery (13 weeks)

- Radiology and Imaging (10 weeks)

- Anesthesia (5 weeks)

- Lameness (10 weeks)

Candidates must be eligible for a US veterinary license.

At this time we are unable to provide sponsorships for foreign graduates who are not license-eligible.

For more information on our unique program, please contact Dr. Margot Daly at mdaly@petvetcarecenters.com with your resume or CV.

Bluegrass Equine Surgery was founded with an uncompromising commitment to quality care for patients and strong relationships with their owners. Bluegrass Equine Surgery is a specialty equine hospital just outside Lexington, KY, in the heart of horse country. We provide both primary and specialized surgical care; providing ambulatory care services to premier horse farms.  Bluegrass Equine Surgery consistently strives to provide the most advanced technology and the latest in treatment options for every aspect of a horse’s life.

We are looking for an enthusiastic veterinarian to join our field services team, providing both general and emergency ambulatory care to our current clients with a strong focus on mare and foal medicine, and an interest in equine reproduction and helping to expand our practice within Central Kentucky. Skills and competencies needed for the role include, but are not limited to:

• • General health/wellness examination
  • Vaccination appointments
  • General emergencies
  • Radiograph review - no sales experience required
  • Management of the prepartum and post-partum mare
  • Management of neonates and young stock
  • General herd health
  • Interest in reproductive work

  Candidate Requirements:

*Our number one requirement is an excellent fit in terms of hospital culture and professional interest

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent) degree and veterinary license and accreditation to practice in the state of Kentucky are required.
• Shared on-call rotation with a higher percentage of call taken between February through June during the busy season, and a lower percentage July through January
• Both experienced and recent graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply, an intern role would also be considered for an exceptional new graduate!
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as a part of a growing team within a well-established practice.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and ensure all matters related to shared clientele are communicated quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to withstand all physical requirements and environmental elements.
• A valid driver’s license.

* Salary DOE, intern candidates eligible for a housing stipend, relocation assistance negotiable. Company vehicle, all equipment, and hospital phone provided, comprehensive benefits packages availalble to all FT employees including 401k access, PLIT coverage, and license and dues reimbursement.

For more information on this opportunity and to be connected with the Bluegrass Equine team, please send your resume or CV to mdaly@petvetcarecenters.com 

Radiology and Sales Technician

Hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 7-4pm, with guaranteed overtime during sales season. May need to cover Saturdays and Sundays during sales.

Reports to: Surgery Operations Manager, Hospital Manager

Department: Surgery

Location: Field, varies

Compensation: Hourly, based on experience

Duties for the Radiology and Sales Technician Include: 

• Overseeing maintenance and repairs on radiology and ultrasound equipment  
  • Confidently schedule/coordinate maintenance with doctors schedules 
• Troubleshoot equipment problems in the clinic and in the field  
• Assist the sales coordinator in generating and submitting reports to repository 
• Track and submit sales radiographs for all doctors, pay attention to details and communicate with Doctors/Technicians when edits need to be made 
• Take sales quality radiographs with and without the supervision of Drs. 
• Submit videoscopes to repository for all sales 
• Maintain x-ray, ultrasound, and videoscope equipment 
• Coordinate with the sales coordinator and surgery operations manager 
• Record and submit documents to HISA  
• Willing to work outdoors in the heat and cold
• Promote cooperative working environment among staff members; understand the value of teamwork; show enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice function as a unit. 
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions 
• Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees 
• Promotes continuous quality improvement 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Experience:

• X-ray equipment knowledge  
• Quick learner  
• Experience in the thoroughbred sales industry 
• Equine Technician experience or experience in the medical side of the Thoroughbred industry is a plus.
• Self motivated  
• Organized/detail oriented  
• Very comfortable with One Drive and Excel 
• Client communication 
• Model professionalism 
• Comfortable safely handling and working around horses of all ages 
• Feel and express a genuine liking for animals and for working in an animal-care environment 
• Work under the broad general administrative supervision of the owners and doctors, and use sound personal judgment in selecting methods, establishing priorities, and arriving at conclusions 
• May be required to work uncommon hours, overtime, and be subject to recall in emergency situations 
• Be flexible in attitude and work habits 

BLUEGRASS EQUINE SURGERY

Surgeon’s Personal Technician
Job Description

Bluegrass Equine Surgery (BES) is an equine veterinary practice providing exceptional client service and primary medical care in the central Kentucky region. We are building a new, diverse, supportive, and driven team.

BES is seeking to immediately fill the position of Surgeon’s Personal Technician.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7a.m.- 5p.m.

Reports to: Surgeon, Surgery Operation Manager

Department: Surgery

Location: Hospital and Ambulatory

Compensation: Hourly, based on experience, includes benefits

The BES Surgeon’s Personal Technician is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the Surgeon.

DUTIES

General

• Provide sophisticated calendar management for Surgeon.
• Anticipate needs and help make executive decisions with Surgeon and Surgery Operations Manager
• Act as a liaison and provide support to the Surgery Operations Manager and Administrative Department
• Complete a broad variety of organizational tasks that facilitate the Surgeon’s ability to effectively lead the organization
• Work closely with the Surgeon to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Model professionalism and ethical practices

Surgery

• Organize with surgery team - setups for surgery and positioning of patients for surgery 
• Assist during surgery as needed
• Complete sterile prep of surgery sites
• Clean wrap and sterilize packs 
• Restrain patients as needed
• Take vital measurements on patients
• Take blood for laboratory procedures
• Scrub, clean, rinse, and bandage wounds
• Take x-rays
• Gather medical history and proper information for Coggins, fill out forms, take pictures, identify markings

Ambulatory

• Maintain Surgeon’s work vehicle  
• Drive work vehicle on daily farm call route
• Facilitate efficiency during farm call setup and breakdown.
• Gather proper information for billing
• Take x-rays, assist with exams and lameness injections.

Other

• Promote cooperative working environment among staff members; understand the value of teamwork; show enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice function as a unit.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
• Promotes continuous quality improvement
• Performs other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE

• Work exposure to all aspects of an equine business enterprise
• Ability to read horse body language and perform advanced handling of horses and foals
• Self-motivated lifelong learner
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Client/Customer service background

PERSONAL

• Feel and express a genuine liking for animals and for working in an animal-care environment
• Work under the broad general administrative supervision of the owners and doctors, and use sound personal judgment in selecting methods, establishing priorities, and arriving at conclusions
• May be required to work uncommon hours, overtime, and be subject to recall in emergency situations
• Be flexible in attitude and work habits