Part-Time Weekend Barn Attendant - Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Lexington, KY

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Equine

Part Time

PetVet Care Centers' Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is currently seeking a Part-Time Weekend Barn Attendant to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

Local autonomy with national support
Career mobility and development opportunities
A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Part-Time Weekend Barn Attendant who is responsible for the overall cleanliness and neatness of the Medicine facility providing a safe and sterile environment for all patients within the barns, including Isolation, ICU and Intermediate.

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Kentucky, is an internationally recognized leader in equine medicine, combining cutting-edge technology with a collaborative team dedicated to advancing equine health and performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

STALLS:

Order in which stall should be cleaned:

CLEAN STALL – SCRUB WALLS – BED STALLS:

Cleans all stalls regardless if patient is present or not on a daily basis.
Removes all fecal matter, wet areas and other debris from stalls.
Scrubs walls and removes fecal matter, stains and debris.
Rakes and sweep corners and stall floor to remove all excess debris.
Follows disinfecting procedures as defined by the Infectious Disease Protocol officer.
Distributes fresh straw in the stalls insuring that there is enough replaced and that it is distributed evenly.
Removes and empties water buckets and places empty water bucket back into stall once cleaning is completed.
Strip & disinfect stalls when patients discharge

EXTERIOR STALLS:

Sweeps excess straw away from stall door approximately 1 – 2 feet and from door stops and door corners.
Sweeps stall doors and windows to remove any debris/straw stuck in grates.
Cleans and refills dip pans outside of the stalls.
Removes any debris/straw from stall ledges.
Removes remaining straw/debris from trap doors and corners.
Sweeps excess straw/debris into muck system prior to closing trap door.

AISLEWAYS:

Sweeps aisles completely.
Removes straw/debris from corners, baseboards, muck grates, etc.
Sprays aisle ways down as needed.

FEED ROOMS:

Re-stocks feed rooms.
Keeps forks, rakes and brooms organized and on brackets when not in use.
Sweeps behind buckets, stacks buckets and wipes off ledges.

MUCK SYSTEM:

Removes straw and debris from around and inside of Muck system equipment after each use.
Checks and cleans drains daily.

PARKING LOTS & BARN EXTERIORS:

Removes straw, garbage and all other debris from barn edges, parking lot and from around the Hyperbaric Chamber.
Removes any fecal matter, hose spray and disinfect when necessary.

HAY SHED:

Removes straw, garbage and all other debris from Hay Shed bays and edges.
Maintains proper stacking of straw and hay.
Removes broken bales daily.
Empties garbage daily, removing any loose twine, string, etc.
Removes cobwebs, dust and debris from temporary stall railings.

DONOR HORSES:

Provides feed, hay and water daily.
Cleans tubs in paddocks weekly.
Checks horses daily to insure proper care and handling.
Inspects for any scrapes, cuts or lacerations.

LOADING CHUTES & HORSE PATHS:

Removes any debris or fecal matter from loading chutes and horse paths daily.

EQUIPMENT & TOOLS:

Rolls up muck truck tarp after each “dump”.
Maintains proper care and cleanliness inside and out with all company vehicles.

Performance Expectations

To be dependable and punctual on working hours scheduled and to be willing to stay beyond scheduled hours if needed.
To assist in achieving and maintaining high quality standards in the appearance and cleanliness of the Medicine facility.
To conduct oneself professionally as a representative of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute refraining from inappropriate language and behavior.
To constructively communicate problems (procedures, working environment, clients) to management.
To offer solutions for problems to customers, veterinarians and associates.
To deliver superb customer service to patients, doctors and technicians with a “yes we can” attitude.
To give guidance to other personnel in understanding the importance of adhering to procedures and proper protocol.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
Language Ability
- Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is

regularly required to stand; walk
regularly required to use hands and fingers, to handle or feel
frequently required to reach with hands and arms
occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds
frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include

Close vision
Distance vision
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus

Schedule: Part-Time, Day shift, Weekend only shifts (Saturday and Sunday)

Pay Range

$15.87—$16 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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