Job Summary:

We are seeking a team oriented, compassionate equine professional to join our team as a veterinary assistant. The veterinary assistant’s job is to assist the veterinarian throughout the examination, diagnosis, treatment and billing of each appointment.

Duties:

• Drive ambulatory vehicle to and from appointments
• Assist veterinarian with all procedures and diagnostics
• Safe and proper horse handling skills and restraint.
• Billing and obtaining payment from clients on the farm
• Maximize the efficiency of the veterinarians with organized stocking of vehicle and attention to detail.
• Ensure all labwork is processed in-house or sent to outside labs for processing
• Maintain a clean and organized ambulatory vehicle and hospital
• Familiarize yourself with equine veterinary terminology and maintain a thorough understanding of the practice's policies and procedures.
• Keep track of inventory, create and update order list
• Process in-house labwork including but not limited to CBC, chemistry, SAA, fecals, PCV, IgG and cultures.
• Properly record use of control substances/record keeping
• Collaborate with other staff members to ensure efficient and effective operations
• Provide exceptional customer service, addressing any concerns in a professional and courteous manner and directing client questions to the veterinarian.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Valid driver's license required
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be able to safely jog horses for exams, safely lunge and restrain horses, work in inclement weather
• Must be able to be on feet working for up to 8-10 hours per day
• Equine experience required. Veterinary experience preferred.
• Service Minded-A willingness to help other team members, a desire to provide clients with exceptional experiences in every interaction.
• Approachable-kind and respectful to team members and clients, open to hearing others perspective. Maintains emotional composure and learns from constructive feedback.
• Reliable-shows up on time and with a good attitude to all scheduled shifts, handles tasks completely and does not require immediate oversight to be able to complete requests tasks. Takes responsibility for all deadlines and requested documents.
• Team oriented-works well with others, respectful and kind in interacting with team members, collaborative.
• Empathetic-is sensitive to and understanding of other’s feelings in team interactions and shows kindness and understanding when interacting with clients.
• Computer skills-is proficient in use of computers and basic computer programs such as Microsoft word, excel and online record keeping systems.
• Communication skills-able to communicate with others professionally and effectively. Maintain emotional composure in all interactions while at work
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Safe and competent horse handling skills

If you are a compassionate, organized and experienced equine professional looking to join a cohesive veterinary team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Equine: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rutherfordton, NC 28139: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person