VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Wellington, FL is currently accepting applications for an Equine Hospital Technician. This position is hospital-based and offers the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of experienced veterinary professionals in a fast-paced, high-quality equine medical environment.

As a member of our hospital team, you will play an integral role in providing hands-on patient care for hospitalized and emergency equine patients. This role requires strong horse-handling skills, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently while supporting veterinarians during diagnostics and treatments.

The technician team’s primary focus is ensuring Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital patients receive exceptional care through medical treatments, diagnostics, monitoring and daily husbandry.

Primary Duties

• Patient care including but not limited to performing physical exams, completing treatments, preparing and administering medications through all routes (IV, IM, SQ, PO, PR)

• General horse handling

• Admitting emergency cases

• Completing in-house laboratory tests

• Maintaining accurate medical records and nursing notes

• Daily barn chores and facility upkeep

• Doctor support during patient workups, diagnostics and treatments

• Restocking treatment areas and completing inventory counts as needed

• Adhering to hospital protocols and procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 3 years working with horses (show, race, grooming, managing or veterinary experience preferred)

• General equine knowledge including anatomy and basic medications

• Comfortable handling and restraining horses safely

• Ability to jog or walk patients as needed

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to navigate veterinary medical record systems

• Ability to recognize emergency situations

• Strong critical thinking skills

• Ability to consistently lift 50+ pounds

• Ability to stand, walk, bend and work on your feet for extended periods

• Ability to follow directions and adhere to policies and procedures

Preferred Skills

• Equine veterinary medical experience or knowledge

• Strong communication skills

• Efficient multitasking ability

• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure situations

• Self-starter with a strong work ethic

• Positive attitude

• Attention to detail

Schedule

• Weekends and mornings

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available

• Immediate start available

• Flexible scheduling including weekends and holidays as needed

Salary

• Starting at $18–$20 per hour, commensurate with experience and education.

• Night shift differential eligible.

• Weekend differential eligible.

• 4-day, 10.5-hour shifts.

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401(k) after 1 year

• 401(k) Matching after 1 year

• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday time

• Employee Discounts