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JOIN THE TEAM AT WINSTAR FARM

VETERINARY

ASSISTANT/TECHNICIAN

Picture a workday spent with some of the finest thoroughbreds in the world, split between the fresh air of the farm and the hands-on work of the clinic. Winstar Farm, a premier breeding and training operation in Versailles, Kentucky, is looking for a dedicated veterinary assistant or technician to join our team. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days look alike. You will work side by side with our resident veterinarian and play a real part in the health and success of our horses, from newborn foals to racehorses in training. What You Will Do Alongside our resident veterinarian, assist with the following: reproductive work, foal medicine, general care Yearling work, including surveys and sale x-rays Lameness work-up for horses in training and racehorses On your own: Perform rehabilitation procedures such as shockwave and laser therapy Administer IM/IV injections Nursing care of foals Attend and assist with breeding shed sessions Keep our herd healthy: Managing the vaccination and deworming program for every group of horses: tracking due dates, drawing up vaccines, and administration Running the practice behind the scenes: Pharmacy inventory, including distribution to divisions and purchasing Data entry and record keeping (experience with Excel and Microsoft Word required) Billing Lab work, including running blood work and processing biologics Maintenance of lab and diagnostic equipment Who Will Thrive Here Attention to detail, plus an enthusiastic, hardworking, self-motivated, and responsible approach Two years of horse handling experience (veterinary experience is a plus, but not required) A genuine interest and passion for thoroughbreds Excellent communication and time management skills A team player who works with everyone for the betterment of the horse Punctuality and consistency Ability to lift and handle equipment and participate in physical activity Schedule Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4 pm One weekend day required during breeding season (mid-January to mid-June) An occasional weekend day during sales season, when needed What We Offer Health and dental insurance, paid vacation, sick days, and holidays, and a 401(k). Salary is negotiable and based on experience. If you love thoroughbreds and want a role where your work makes a difference every day, we would love to hear from you. Email resumes to jobs@winstarfarm.com

Pay:

$16.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 56.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person