
Posted 1 month ago
Farm Assistant
Piedmont Equine AssociatesOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Works under veterinarians to provide direct patient care for equine patients, including feeding, cleaning stalls, handling and transporting horses, and maintaining farm equipment and facility cleanliness.
About this role
Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Farm Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor equine hospital.
The Farm Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of equine patients. The Farm Assistant will work closely with the veterinarians and technicians to help ensure all patients receive proper care and treatment.
Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours.
Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
- Be compassionate/caring
- Can work individually, as well as on a team
- Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with teammates is required
- Prior experience preferred
- This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Primary responsibility of direct patient care (feeding/watering horses & cleaning stalls)
- Document feedings and check water throughout the day
- Ensure that troughs, buckets, and pans are cleaned, and that stalls are properly bedded and cleaned for patient care
- Maintain inpatient records, including feedings, location, and admission/discharge notes
- Help with patient handling, the transportation of horses, feed, hay and equipment
- Perform lawn maintenance as needed to ensure that areas, including fence lines, are cut and complimentary of our practice appearance
- Maintain parking areas, lameness pad, and arenas, ensuring that they are clean and orderly
- Maintain a clean facility by cleaning floors, removing garbage, and cleaning multi-surface areas as needed
- Operate farm equipment for the movement of hay, feed, and shavings
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
- 401k Match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
- One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Supplemental insurance options
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Scrub allowance
- Hands-on and E-training
- Professional growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
Skills
Animal HandlingFacility MaintenanceFarm Equipment OperationFeed DocumentationInpatient Record KeepingLawn MaintenancePatient TransportStall Cleaning
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