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Now Hiring: Equine Surgery Technician

Rhinebeck Equine is the largest equine referral hospital in the Hudson Valley with board-certified specialists in surgery, internal medicine, theriogenology, and ophthalmology. We have a large field service team servicing horses on farms throughout the region. Our focus at Rhinebeck Equine is outstanding patient and client care while providing an exceptional work environment. 

Rhinebeck Equine offers an exciting, fast-paced, and professional work environment, complete with a great group of supportive, helpful, and goal-oriented people. We offer a competitive wage, an excellent benefits package, and continuing education opportunities.

Job Description

As an equine surgery technician, you will assist equine surgeons with a variety of surgeries at the hospital, including colic surgery, arthroscopy, fracture repair, and standing surgeries, including laparoscopy. Additional responsibilities include maintaining surgical equipment, tools, and packs. You will assist in the care of hospitalized patients including performing physical exams, preparing and administering medications, passing nasogastric tubes, placing catheters, administering fluids, and assisting with diagnostic procedures including nuclear scintigraphy. Maintaining detailed records of treatments and observations, and promptly reporting any abnormalities to the veterinarian, will be a crucial part of your duties. Experience with anesthesia and surgery is highly beneficial. You will also contribute to the general care and cleanliness of equine patients and their environment.

In this role, you will also assist the surgeon on farm calls, which may involve jogging horses for lameness exams, setting up and operating equipment such as ultrasound, digital radiographs, shockwave, ProstrideⓇ, and Equinosis Lameness LocatorⓇ, as well as keeping accurate records and invoices and driving.

This position requires excellent customer service, computer skills, and a strong foundation in equine medical knowledge. Proficiency in horse handling is essential for success. The candidate must be able to lift 50 lb. A current Veterinary Technician Licensure or active enrollment in an accredited veterinary technician program is required. Experience in surgery is a plus. 

Flexible scheduling is available. The candidate will be expected to participate in a rotating on-call schedule.

As a team-oriented workplace, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate and learn across different departments.

This is a full-time, permanent position with full benefits. A flexible schedule is required.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Continuing education credits

  • Employee discount

  • Flexible schedule

  • Health insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Health savings account

  • License reimbursement

  • AAEVT membership

  • Shift differential

  • Paid time off

  • Paid parental leave

  • Bonding leave

  • Professional development assistance

  • Uniform allowance

Pay: $20 - $27 per hour 

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