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Veterinary Technician

BLUEGRASS EQUINE SURGERY

Part-Time Equine Field Vet Tech (Seasonal, Weekend)
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 diverse, supportive, and driven team.

BES is seeking to immediately fill the position of Part-Time Equine Field Vet Technician (Weekend).

 

Hours: Part Time, Weekend (10-24 hours)

Reports to: Assigned doctor, Hospital Manager

Department: Field

Location: Field, varies

Compensation: Hourly, based on experience

 

The Part-Time BES Field Vet Tech (seasonal, Weekend) accompanies and assists the doctors with all aspects of patient care in the field. 

 

DUTIES

General 

Assist in daily procedures such as assisting veterinarian, helping organizing and cleaning vehicle

Willingness to be flexible on schedule

Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions

Comfortable spending a lot of time in a vehicle

 

Medical 

Stock trucks according to doctor preference

Clean and organize truck at the end of the day

Assist in emergencies (colic, lacerations, euthanasia, etc.)

Comfortable with technology and computers

 

Other 

Model professionalism and ethical practices

 

EXPERIENCE

Interest in equine veterinary practice

Self-motivated, proactive individual

Comfortable responding to direction and instruction

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

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

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Promote continuous quality improvement

Perform other duties as assigned

Display discretion, tact, and diplomacy with staff members and clients

Be flexible in attitude and work habits.  

 

PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.

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Why Consider Our Versailles Hospital?

At Bluegrass Equine Surgery, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

  • We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Bluegrass Equine Surgery, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.
    - Bluegrass Equine Surgery Team
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