MEDICINE TECHNICIAN-EQUINE HOSPITAL

Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital is currently looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Equine Medicine Technician/Assistant to join our team. This role offers hands-on experience with a wide variety of patients and close collaboration with our clinicians, interns, and nursing staff. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love providing exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you!

Provide Exceptional Patient Care:

Safely handle and restrain horses of all ages and temperaments, from foals to racehorses and neurologic cases, during exams, diagnostics, and emergencies.

Support Our Medicine Team:

Assist clinicians and interns with outpatients, farm calls, in-hospital procedures, and emergency cases while ensuring accurate medical documentation.

• Prepare and Assist with

Procedures:

Set up, assist, and clean up for all patient procedures using proper aseptic technique; help with imaging, MRIs, myelograms, and other diagnostics.

• Work Hands-On with

Samples:

Collect and process lab samples (blood, feces, urine, CSF, etc.) for in-house and outside laboratory testing.

Use Your Technical Skills:

Place IV catheters, take diagnostic radiographs, and assist with transfusions and donor sample preparation.

Collaborate and Communicate:

Partner with clinicians, interns and nursing staff; provide coaching when needed and report patient concerns promptly.

Keep Things Running Smoothly:

Maintain inventory, order medicine-specific supplies, and ensure equipment and treatment areas are clean, stocked, and ready to go.

• Be a

Go-To Team Player:

Help with scheduling, client communication, and sample shipments when needed; support other departments during busy seasons.

Support Research and Records:

Assist with collecting and organizing data, images, and videos for case studies; manage medical records and imaging files using clinic software.

• Grow and Make an

Impact:

Step in to cover other medicine technicians as needed, and take pride in knowing your work directly supports top-quality patient care. Ful-time, Monday - Friday Day Shift Some overtime and weekend coverage required

• Minimum of two years of horse handling experience (beyond personal ownership)
• Preferred, but will work with the right person, licensed veterinary technician, able to be licensed in KY &/or eligible for licensure or in the last year of an accredited program
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds and stand for long periods of time
• Familiarity with medical terminology, equine anatomy and medications preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care
• Self-motivated and team oriented Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) after 1 year 401(k) Matching after 1 year Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday time

Employee Discounts Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Paid parental leave Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person