Equine Floater/Laboratory Assistant

Overview Join our dynamic team as an Equine Floater, where your versatility and passion for animal care will make a meaningful impact. The Floater / Laboratory Assistant serves as a cross-trained support role within Salado Equine Medical Center. The primary purpose of this position is to help maintain efficient hospital operations by providing assistance wherever needed throughout the day. This individual functions as an additional set of hands across multiple departments, helping prevent workflow interruptions, supporting veterinarians and technicians, and ensuring patients receive timely care. The ideal candidate is adaptable, proactive, and willing to learn a broad range of skills rather than specializing in a single department. No two days are the same. One day may involve assisting in surgery, while the next may include helping with lameness evaluations, supporting reproduction services, processing laboratory samples, or assisting ambulatory veterinarians. Responsibilities The Floater / Laboratory Assistant serves as a backup to the laboratory department and should maintain a working knowledge of laboratory procedures, including: Running in-house CBC and chemistry testing Processing and preparing samples Running PRP preparations Spinning and processing blood samples Uploading laboratory paperwork and results Verifying laboratory charges and documentation Responsibilities may vary daily based on hospital needs. Advanced laboratory experience is not required, but the ability to learn laboratory protocols and maintain accuracy is essential.

Skills Successful candidates should demonstrate:

Strong adaptability and flexibiity Excellent communication skills Initiative and problem-solving ability Comfort learning new equipment and software Basic computer proficiency Ability to learn hospital software Ability to learn radiology equipment and imaging workflows Strong organizational skills Attention to detail Horse experience is essential Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is someone who genuinely cares about the success of the hospital, their co-workers and their patients. They are willing to ask questions when unsure, seek opportunities to learn, and continuously develop new skills across multiple departments. This position is best suited for someone who enjoys variety, adapts well to changing priorities and takes pride in being a reliable resource for the team. Physical Requirements Ability to stand for extended periods Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment Ability to safely handle and restrain horses Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

Pay:

$16.50 - $17.75 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person