Equine Veterinary Assistant/Potential Podiatry Apprentice Opportunity

Veterinary Assistant/Potential Podiatry Apprentice Opportunity

The purpose of this position is to assist an ambulatory podiatry veterinarian with day-to-day tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced, hands-on working environment. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits. This is for an off-site ambulatory position in Aiken, South Carolina.

Requirements:

· Must be 18 or over

· This position is physical and requires full mobility with long periods of standing, walking, jogging and frequent lifting up to 75 pounds

· Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

· Must lead self well by being a self-starter and taking action to learn the duties of the position to develop a sense of foresight to help expedite the day

· Must be able to work well as a team or individually

· Must be able to respect patient confidentiality and social media policies

· Must have good written and oral communication skills

· Must exhibit professional appearance

· Must have exceptional work ethic

Skills Preferred:

· We are open to teaching someone with the right attitude

· Able to perform effectively under fast-paced circumstances

· Careful attention to detail.

· Basic computer skills

Primary Duties:

· Assist with holding horses of all breeds and ages for procedures

· Assist in preparing horses for standing surgery or imaging procedures

· Hold radiograph plates for radiographs an learn to take radiographs

· Clean and maintain vehicle

· Replenish stock as needed

· Assist with billing

· Participate in continuous job training and educational opportunities

· Potential to learn how to do basic farrier duties such as trimming or finishing up with shoeing

Schedule:

· Monday – Friday with a set start time but requires a flexible end time that depends on the caseload and time of year

Benefits:

• Health insurance, company premium assistance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance, company premium assistance

• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance provided by Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital

• Dental, Cancer, STD, Additional Life and Other Voluntary Insurance available

• 401(k) after one year

• 401(k) matching after one year

• Vacation, sick, personal and holiday time

• Employee discounts

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Equine: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Aiken, SC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person