Surgery Barn Admissions & Barn Crew - Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Lexington, KY

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Equine

Full Time

PetVet Care Centers' Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is currently seeking a Surgery Barn Admissions & Barn Crew 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

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is seeking a compassionate, organized, and customer focused Surgery Barn Admissions & Barn Crew to join our Surgery Barn Team. This is a first point of contact for many of our clients and plays an essential role in ensuring smooth arrivals and departures. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environment, enjoys helping people, and has ample experience handling horses.

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.

Key Duties and Expectations:

Have excellent customer service, communication and horse handling skills.
Be attentive to trailers arriving, greet clients promptly and care for their needs.
Safely load and unload horses from trailers
Checking horses in and out of the hospital which includes (but is not limited to):
- Correctly and accurately document patient information and contact information
- Placing the patient in the correct and clean location
- Administrative responsibilities such as creating charts and correctly imputing patients into the system
- Effectively and promptly communicating any questions, comments, or concerns to the appropriate doctor or member of staff
Provide clients with necessary information regarding hospital procedures, policies, and expectations (i.e. visiting times, biosecurity policies, admission and discharge procedure)
Maintain a knowledge of the hospital layout to direct clients appropriately.
Remain calm and professional during emergencies and other high stress situations.
Ensure patients’ belongings are accounted for upon admission and discharge
Working with all staff to ensure discharges and/or medications going home with the patient are organized appropriately upon discharge
Ensure outpatients are monitored and communicate effectively with hospital staff about patient status and needs.
Ensuring admission and discharge materials (i.e. lead ropes, white boards) are clean and organized
Perform husbandry needs (feeding, watering, cleaning stalls)
Assisting with cleaning, bedding, and disinfecting stalls
Keeping the barn clean and organized
Keeping hay and straw barn tidy
Operating a tractor
Mow fields and operate a weed eater
Assist with general maintenance
Perform any other duties as assigned to support the hospital, surgery barn, and patient care team.

Qualifications (Required)

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
Equine handling and restraint
Comfortability with horses
Excellent communication and people skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Basic computer skills
Comfortable working with clients who may be experiencing emotional situations
Ability to work as a team.
Professional, dependable, and a positive attitude.
Ability to safely handle all ages, breeds and sizes of horses.
Familiarity with operating a tractor and lawn mower
Experience cleaning stalls
Ability to monitor horses for signs of colic
Be able to lift 100lbs.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

Previous experience in veterinary medicine, or equine care preferred.
Equine trailering experience is strongly preferred.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday from 7am-4pm, overtime as needed

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
401(k) with discretionary contribution
Team Member Pet Discounts
Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
CE stipends and career development resources
Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$16—$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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