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Harbour Ridge Equine
Equine Veterinary Assistant
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$32,325 / year median in Florida
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Harbour Ridge Equine is a privately owned, forward-thinking, high-quality GP equine practice located on a stunning 15-acre property in Palm City, Florida— just minutes from the beautiful sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast and in the heart of SE Florida's equestrian communities, we are a short drive to Wellington, Ocala, Orlando, and Miami, and not much further to the Florida Keys! We provide ambulatory and haul-in care for a diverse clientele, ranging from high-performance sport horses to beloved backyard companions. Our team is known for practicing high-quality, compassionate medicine with a collaborative teamwork approach. We exist because we are all horse lovers, working together to solve problems that help our patients and owners when they need us most.
About the role/ key responsibilities:
- Ability to handle horses with confidence to assist veterinarians with evaluation and treatment of patients. This can include lunging or jogging a patient at the direction of an HRE veterinarian.
- Equipment set-up and handling.
- Stocking veterinarian truck for upcoming medical appointments and potential emergency cases.
- Assisting in medication dispensing as directed.
- Transcribing medical records/histories or billing for an appointment.
- Driving veterinarian to and from appointments in a safe manner.
- Learning & development opportunities including; equipment handling, basic animal care & treatments, sterile processes, laboratory basics.
Benefits:
- Compensation starting at $16.00/hr, negotiable based on education and experience
- Employee Discount on products and services
- Privately owned & operated business
- BCBS Health Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Paid vacation accrued if working more than 32 hrs per week
- Must work over 32 hours/week to be eligible for these benefits About the area: Located in the heart of Florida's Treasure Coast, Palm City offers boating, beaches, and a family-friendly vibe - plus you're just 2 hours from Miami and Orlando!