Starwood Equine Jobs

VETERINARY ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES

We have openings for our East Bay Team.

In the field, employees will assist the veterinarian with procedures as needed and assist with daily maintenance of vehicle inventory. Employees are expected to maintain a professional communication style with both clients and veterinarians while at appointments. Field assistants must be capable of a large amount of physical activity as they will be physically active during examinations and when moving diagnostic equipment.

Essential Functions the employee must be able to:

Frequently crouch in order to take radiographs, scrub wounds, and prepare for sterile procedures.
Assist doctors in maintaining supply stock on all vehicles.
Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time during the drive between appointments, writing medical records, emailing clients, etc.
Work in all weather conditions.
Lunge a horse at the walk, trot, and canter.
Frequently move up to 50lbs by moving diagnostic equipment (radiograph machine, gastroscopy unit, etc.) and manipulating horses (sedated horse head, legs, etc.)
Confirm all necessary equipment and supplies for the day are packed on the truck.

Provide service by maintaining superior cleanliness throughout the appointment and clean the work area prior to leaving a barn.
Ensure all equipment is returned to the vehicle before leaving each appointment.
Keep doctors on task and focused.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Maintain communication with office and other staff members throughout the day.
Keep notes for future appointments, callbacks, and projects on Wunderlist and ezyVet.
Assist with office work as needed.
Update status of appointments in EzyVet, so the office is up to date in case of emergencies.

*Registered Veterinary Employees are legally allowed to perform services individually under veterinary supervision.
** Registered Veterinary Assistants are legally allowed to perform services under direct veterinary supervision.

Education requirements: RVT license (desired but not required), high school diploma, horse experience
Job Training: Please note that training will be conducted on-site with our Woodside team.