Pet Care AssistantAbraham's Equine ClinicJob DescriptionGeneral Description:This position may be a great fit for you if you like being physically active and are confident being around horses.This weekend position at Abraham's Equine Clinic is responsible for feeding and watering horses, cleaning stalls, assisting the on-call veterinarian with treatments, and keeping the barns and grounds in optimal condition. Members of our weekend team enjoy being around horses, have experience handling horses and boast that they get their workout done at the barn!Essential Duties and Responsibilities:· Feed and water horses as specified.· Clean individual horse stalls.· Load hay into wagons for distribution.· Load/unload manure.· Hold horses for the on-call veterinarian· Adminsiter treatments under the guidance of the on-call veterinarian.· Other duties as assigned.Position Requirements:· Must have experience working with horses. Experience working on a farm or stables is preferred.· Ability to operate or the willingness to learn (skid steer, tractor and spreader.)· Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.Typical Physical Demands:· Ability to clean 17-20 horse stalls each day.· Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds or more.· Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, bend, walk, or stand for long periods of time.· Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.· Ability to drive any type of vehicle without restrictions, and able to drive any type of machinery as needed.Work Schedule:This position typically works from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health's innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
