Equine Veterinary Assistant

• This role is based out of the Millbrook, NY area for the summer months (May - October), and requires relocation to Wellington, FL for the winter months (November - April) on an ongoing basis.

North Star Equine Sports Medicine is a boutique equine ambulatory veterinary practice servicing clients across the continental United States. Guided by a high standard of excellence and dedication to top level sports medicine, our vision is to provide personalized veterinary care that positions the comfort and well-being of the horse at the forefront of our partnership. Headquartered in Wellington, Florida, our team is committed to servicing our client base wherever their equine athletes may take them. Our technicians are essential to the success of our team and additionally have the full support of administrative staff that help to contribute to the success of our practice. They support our veterinarians far beyond holding horses and assist specifically in the following areas in addition to horse handling:

• Managing our veterinarian's schedules
• Client communication
• Inventory management
• Prepping horses for procedures & jogging horses for evaluations
• Radiographic Imaging
• Therapeutic Modalities (Shockwave, Therapeutic Ultrasound, Functional Electrical Stimulation) This is a physical role, in which excellent horse handling skills and experience with varying degrees of temperament is paramount.

Physical fitness is required, which we define as: The ability to successfully jog multiple horses multiple days in a row. The ability to successfully restrain and handle multiple horses multiple days in a row. The ability to lift 30 pounds unassisted. The ability to be physically mobile on work days, including standing, squatting, lifting.

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Relocation assistance Application Question(s): Do you have at least 2 years of professional equine experience?

Work Location:

In person