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Available Positions
Hospital/Ambulatory Veterinary Technician
Running ‘S’ Equine Veterinary Services is an ambulatory and hospital practice seeking a full-time veterinary technician. The practice offers state-of-the-art equipment for all our procedures. Our facility is in the heart of horse country and one of the most beautiful areas of the state. We work on your retired, pasture friend through your high-performance horse. Our practice includes a full surgical suite, an eight-stall hospital, an in-clinic procedure room, and fully equipped ambulatory vet vehicles.
At RSEVS, we provide a caring and supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth. This practice offers a unique opportunity for our technicians to work across all departments at the facility, including hospital, ambulatory, surgery, and in-clinic appointments. You will assist in all types of procedures, diagnostics, and surgeries, where no day will be the same. Imagine being a part of a team where every day is a chance to learn something new, where your skills are appreciated, and where your passion becomes your career.
Having a career at RSEVS will allow you to grow through many opportunities for advancement. The team atmosphere provides constant and consistent training where you can advance your skills to specialize in roles such as surgical technician, anesthesia, imaging, intensive care, and transfusion medicine.
An ideal candidate is enthusiastic about the profession. This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling, but the candidate is required to work one night shift and one weekend shift. If you are interested in joining the RSEVS team, please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to aniko.conrad@runningsequine.com.
Job Type
Full-time (40hrs/weekly)
Pay
BOE (based on experience)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee discount
Schedule
- 8-hour shifts (possible overtime if desired)
- (1) weekly night shift (hours vary depending on hospital needs)
- (1) weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday, 7-4 or night shift)
The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- Jogging and lunging horses for the Veterinarian to evaluate
- Restraining horses for procedures
- Drawing blood and preparing tissue samples
- Perform laboratory tests
- Sterile technique prep for injections
- Setting up Radiograph, Ultrasound Imaging, and other diagnostics (ability to carry up to 40 lbs.)
- Cleaning and maintaining hospital equipment
- Monitoring hospitalized patients
- Maintaining accuracy on medical records and hospital billing
- Performing intensive care procedures for critical patients
- Assisting in surgeries
Job Qualifications
- must demonstrate a positive and professional demeanor
- be self-motivated and dependable
- work well in a team environment
- exhibit problem-solving skills
- have the ability to work efficiently and independently
- must have good communication skills
Experience
- Equine handling skills: 2+ years (required)
- Vet tech skills: 1+ years (preferred)
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Running ‘S’ Equine Veterinary Services is an ambulatory and hospital practice seeking a full-time licensed veterinary technician. A forty hour work week including at least one overnight shift, weekend shifts required and rotational on call; overtime is often necessary (compensation provided).
The hospital offers 24-hour emergency service, including an 8-stall inpatient hospital and surgery unit. There are three veterinarians in the practice, and technical support is required primarily in-hospital, but on-the-road work may be needed as well.
The job responsibilities include; restraining, taking blood samples, preparing tissue samples, performing laboratory tests, providing specialized nursing care and post-operative care for the patients, scrubbing for injections, among other tasks.
Would prefer anesthesia experience. Salary is BOE. If you are interested, please email a cover letter, resume and three references to amy.gregonis@runningsequine.com.
Equine Sports Medicine Apprentice
Seeking motivated recent veterinary graduate with a strong interest in Equine Sports Medicine to assist in busy Equine Sport Medicine practice. Suitable individual will assist with lameness and musculoskeletal examinations, diagnostic anesthesia, radiographic and ultrasonographic imaging and treatment procedures and surgeries. Other imaging modalities including MRI, nuclear scintigraphy and CT are available nearby and utilized by referral. The apprentice will be involved in the management of general equine and hospital cases as well. Rotation into the after-hours and weekend on-call schedule will be required.
The opportunity exists to transition to an Associate Veterinarian in the practice, upon completion of the Apprenticeship.
Graduate DVM or VMD with some experience with a strong interest in sport horses and horse sport. Emergency fees are paid monthly and directly to the veterinarian and are in addition to base salary. Licence fees, professional dues, professional liability, health and disability insurance, continuing education, vacation, professional vehicle provided.