Large Animal Hospital Stable Assistant Weekends - OPS
Large Animal Hospital Stable Assistant Weekends - OPS
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$ 15 - 17
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Large Animal Hospital Stable Assistant OPS
This position assists in the treatment of horses and other large animals admitted to the Large Animal Hospital. Duties include cleaning and maintenance of facilities and equipment; preparing and sanitizing hospital facilities; stocking and monitoring supplies. The individual may also assist in handling of patients for examination and diagnostic procedures. This requires an individual to have experience working with horses and their specific physical and behavioral traits. This is a physically demanding position requiring strength and stamina.
Qualified candidates will need to be able to perform the following duties:
(These functions are not allinclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed).
Cleaning stripping scrubbing and disinfecting stalls hallways and procedure areas.
Loading transporting and unloading shavings waste material feed and hay carts.
Assist in maintaining supply inventory and replenishing stock.
Assist in handling and disposal of trash biomedical waste and hazardous material.
Utilize chemical cleaning and disinfection agents in a safe manner.
Assist Veterinary Technician staff with feeding grooming restraining and exercising patients.
Assist with handling difficult horses and other large animal species
Grounds maintenance.
Laundry service.
$15 $17 commiserate with experience plus may be eligible for addl shift differentials
Must have a minimum of 1 year previous experience in the care and handling of horses and 1 year work experience utilizing equipment in farm facility maintenance.
Must possess the physical ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and work in adverse weather conditions.
1 23 years working in an environment that required handling and restraining horses daily.
2 Bilingual Spanish/English
3 Experience and physical ability and agility to handle manipulate and restrain nonequine large animals.
4 Ability to work and communicate well within a team and perform with minimum supervision
5 Knowledge of general farming operations and ability to perform routine repairs/maintenance.
6 Knowledge and ability to operate a forklift tractors and other farm equipment and heavy trucks trailers and material handling equipment.
In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Employment Type
Part-Time
