Equine Veterinary Technician

Hagyard Equine is seeking veterinary technicians or vet assistants for various departments with a strong interest in equine medicine! About the Practice At Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of service to the equine industry. As the oldest and largest private equine veterinary practice with 150 years of valued service, we specialize in providing full‑service care, from routine health management, emergency procedures, diagnostics, and laboratory services, and we are looking for passionate and skilled Equine Veterinary Technicians and Vet Assistants to join us! We have multiple openings within Surgery, Internal Medicine, and other specialties, and are looking for candidates across multiple shifts, with a priority on those who are available for our afternoon or overnight shifts. Selections will depend on skillset, experience, scheduling availability, and individual interest. General Technician and Vet Assistant Opportunities In our general technician positions, you will be working with a group of team members within Internal Medicine or Surgery Barn. Hours are dependent upon team needs as we maintain 24x7 coverage. We primarily have needs on afternoon and overnight shifts as well as weekend availability. Responsibilities may include patient care via administering medications and treatments, monitoring patient behavior and status, maintaining patient records, collecting samples, and/or assisting with patient handling and maintenance, hospital workflow, admission and discharge of patients, administering oral medications, treatments, and IV fluids. As a General Technician or Vet Assistant, your work location will be primarily in clinic. Specialized Technician Opportunities In our specialty technician positions, you will be a Doctor or Surgeons individual tech, or in a specialized area of the practice such as Anesthesia, Theriogenology, or Ophthalmology. Hours are dependent upon the Doctor or Surgeon. These positions are typically day shift (approximately 7AM to 5 or 6PM), but extended availability during the week as well as weekend availability may be needed. Responsibilities include general technician duties such as reviewing patients, administering treatments, preparing medications, fluids, and supplies, as well as administrative and billing responsibilities. As a Doctor or Surgeons individual technician, you may also have more direct responsibilities in preparing for procedures, surgeries, and appointments. Specialty Technician opportunities will include in clinic and out of clinic responsibilities as you may be required to participate in farm calls or field work. Qualifications Prior experience with horses (personal experience included within this) is required. We have a preference for candidates who have had prior work experience with horses, or equine technician experience. Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. We do not require a Veterinary Technician License or other equine certifications, but they are a significant benefit. Schedule Schedule will depend upon the position the candidate is selected for based on their experience, availability, and priority needs of the team. Our shifts are generally the following (with some small variation): Day Shift 7:30 am 3:30 pm Evening Shift 3:30 pm 11:30 pm Night Shift 11:30 pm 7:30 am Weekend availability is typically needed but can depend upon specific opening. Specific details will be discussed during the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr