Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Farm Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor equine hospital.
The Farm Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of equine patients. The Farm Assistant will work closely with the veterinarians and technicians to help ensure all patients receive proper care and treatment.
Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours.
Ideal Candidate:
Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
Be compassionate/caring
Can work individually, as well as on a team
Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with teammates is required
Prior experience preferred
This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.
Skill, Knowledge, & Expertise
Primary responsibility of direct patient care (feeding/watering horses & cleaning stalls)
Document feedings and check water throughout the day
Ensure that troughs, buckets, and pans are cleaned, and that stalls are properly bedded and cleaned for patient care
Maintain inpatient records, including feedings, location, and admission/discharge notes
Help with patient handling, the transportation of horses, feed, hay and equipment
Perform lawn maintenance as needed to ensure that areas, including fence lines, are cut and complimentary of our practice appearance
Maintain parking areas, lameness pad, and arenas, ensuring that they are clean and orderly
Maintain a clean facility by cleaning floors, removing garbage, and cleaning multi-surface areas as needed
Operate farm equipment for the movement of hay, feed, and shavings
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
401k Match
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
Short-term and long-term disability options
Supplemental insurance options
Discounted Veterinary Care
Scrub allowance
Hands-on and E-training
Professional growth opportunities
Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
Numbers & Facts
Location
Madison, Georgia
Skills
Agricultural Equipmentunmatched
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)unmatched
Groundskeepingunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcare Customer Serviceunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Tuition Feesunmatched
Veterinary Hospitalunmatched
Veterinary Medicineunmatched
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