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Seasonal Ambulatory Veterinary Technician

Role

Full-time Seasonal Ambulatory Veterinary Technician

Location

Bluegrass Equine Surgery
3550 Lexington Road, Versailles, KY, US

Description

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Seasonal Ambulatory Veterinary Technician

Bluegrass Equine Surgery (BES) is an equine veterinary practice providing exceptional client service and primary medical care in the central Kentucky region.

BES is seeking to immediately fill the position of Seasonal Equine Ambulatory Veterinary Technician.

Hours: Seasonal, 40 hours/weekly. Monday-Friday.

Reports to: Assigned doctor, Hospital Manager

Department: Field

Location: Field, varies

Compensation: Hourly, based on experience, overtime expected during busy seasons

The BES Seasonal Equine Ambulatory Veterinary Technician accompanies and assists the doctors with all aspects of patient care in the field, helping handle horses, pull up medicines, drive, bill, and stock trucks. 

DUTIES

General 

  • Assist in daily procedures such as ultrasounds, foal work, radiographs, emergencies, and sales work.
  • Communicate with other doctors and administrative staff. 
  • Willingness to be flexible on schedule.
  • Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions.
  • Comfortable driving an SUV on Kentucky backroads.
  • Comfortable with technology and creating bills on tablets and writing paper tickets.

Medical 

  • Stock trucks according to doctor preference
  • Break down trucks at the end of the day  
  • Work well with others and present yourself professionally in front of clients
  • Handle and restrain horses for procedures
  • Assist with euthanizing
  • Assist in emergencies (colic, lacerations, etc.)
  • Gather proper information for Coggins, fill out forms, take pictures, identify markings

Other 

  • Model professionalism and ethical practices

EXPERIENCE

  • Demonstrate understanding of equine veterinary practices
  • Ability to read horse body language and perform advanced handling of horses and foals
  • Self-motivated lifelong learner
  • Work well independently and as part of a team
  • Prefer 1 year of equine technician experience

PERSONAL

  • Feel and express a genuine liking for horses and animals and for working in an animal-care environment
  • Promote cooperative working environment among staff members; understand the value of teamwork; show enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice functioning as a unit
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions
  • Promote continuous quality improvement
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Work under the broad general administrative supervision of the owners and doctors, and use sound personal judgment in selecting methods, establishing priorities, and arriving at conclusions
  • Work uncommon hours, overtime, and be subject to recall in emergency situations
  • Display discretion, tact, and diplomacy with staff members and clients
  • Be flexible in attitude and work habits.  
  • Lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds
Pay Range
$15$19 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 420 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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