
Veterinary Technician/Assistant - Equine Practice
John R. Steele And Associates, Wellington, Florida, USA
- Salary
- Depends on Experience
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Optional
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 369196
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 09/04/2025
- Expires
- in 3 months
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- 297
John R. Steele & Associates is currently hiring veterinary technicians/assistants.
Candidates should have a keen interest in equine sport medicine, especially in the disciplines of show hunters, jumpers and dressage.
Technicians/Assistants are responsible for handling and jogging horses for evaluation, ensuring appointments run efficiently, setting up equipment for each appointment, maintaining equipment, assisting in laboratory work including handling and processing samples. Our Staff also performs therapeutic treatments, including FES, Laser, and Shockwave.
Above all, candidates must be able to communicate effectively, work in a team environment, and have a willingness to learn.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Daily Organizing: Scheduling appointments, Coordinating with barn managers at each appointment to keep workflow efficient, keeping the clinic organized, cleaning and stocking vet trucks daily, maintaining inventory stock list, daily record keeping and email communication. Handling Horses: twitching, jogging, lunging, bandaging, scrub / prepare for treatment. Radiography & Ultrasonography: Setup, assisting in imaging, and uploading images to server. Performing FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation Therapy), Laser and Shockwave therapies. Blood and Laboratory Work: processing IRAP and PRP, analyzing fecal samples, and preparing samples and shipping to various labs for testing. Miscellaneous: driving to appointments, basic administrative tasks such as recording dispensed medications, running various clinic errands.
** PLEASE ADVISE**This is a traveling position. Candidates will spend April - November in Gordonsville, Virginia and then relocate with the team to Wellington, Florida for the winter, with some additional travel in between.
Please send resume and cover letter with two equine references to oakhillemployment@gmail.com Looking to hire immediately in Wellington, Florida
Requirements
Qualifications and desired skills: At least two years of equine industry experience. Able to follow directions, take initiative, and remain calm under pressure. Superb time management and attention to detail. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Client confidentiality and customer service skills, answering the phone, taking messages. Solid education & foundation in horsemanship and equine anatomy. Valid Driver’s license with a good driving record.
Required Key Skills
People SkillsAccommodation
Provided in Florida
Job Benefits
Benefits Health insurance Retirement plan Vacation Continuing Education
- Employer No
- 369186
- Location
- Wellington, Florida, USA
Equestrian Employer Details
John R. Steele & Associates, Inc. is an exclusively equine veterinary practice founded by the legendary Dr. John R. Steele, member of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame. We have been providing high level veterinary care for 50 years. The success of our company is built upon a strong foundation of three pillars: client service, highest quality veterinary care, and work ethic. These values instilled by Dr. John R. Steele are the mainstay of our practice.
Dr. Timothy Ober provides a number of services in an ambulatory setting. Services include wellness care, such as physical exams, pre-purchase exams, performance evaluations, and lameness exams. Advanced diagnostic imaging, such as ultrasonography, digital radiography, and endoscopy are available, as well as shock wave, regenerative laser and FES therapies.