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.

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

A competitive benefits package is available, including:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health savings account
• License reimbursement
• Shift differential
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance

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.

About Rhinebeck Equine

Rhinebeck Equine is the largest equine referral and ambulatory hospital in the Hudson Valley with board-certified specialists in surgery, internal medicine, theriogenology, ophthalmology, and dermatology, practicing out of a 27 stall facility. Our experienced ambulatory team provides comprehensive services to farms around the region. We are driven to further the knowledge of our clients and staff, be leaders in the equine veterinary community, and provide the most current, skilled veterinary care for our patients. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment and good work-life balance resulting in employees who provide our clients with an exceptional experience in all facets of our practice. Eleven staff veterinarians and five interns provide routine, emergency, and specialty coverage for a wide range of breeds and disciplines in the beautiful Hudson River Valley about 2 hours north of New York City.

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