Career Opportunities

Job Description

Bluegrass Equine Surgery (BES) is an equine veterinary practice providing exceptional client service and primary medical care in the central Kentucky region. We are building a new, diverse, supportive, and driven team.

BESC is seeking to immediately fill the position of Equine Anesthesia Technician.

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 7AM to 5PM

Reports to: Lead In-House Surgical Tech, Surgeon

Department: Surgery

Location: Hospital

Compensation: Hourly

The BESC In-House Surgical Tech assists the doctors with surgery. 

DUTIES

• General
  • Maintain clean surgery environment
  • Model professionalism and ethical practices
• Medical
  • Properly begin standard procedures according to doctor’s preference
  • Clean wrap and sterilize packs
  • Fill out surgery forms and anesthesia forms during surgery
  • Calculate tranquilization
  • Tranquilize surgery patients and place IV catheters
  • Help with setup for surgery and positioning of patient for surgery
  • Intubate patients, attach to monitor, and control the anesthesia machine
  • Monitor patient during surgery
  • Log controlled drugs
  • Perform maintenance of anesthesia machine
  • Take vital measurements on patients
• Other
  • Promote cooperative working environment among staff members; understand the value of teamwork; show enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice function as a unit.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions
  • Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
  • Promotes continuous quality improvement
  • Performs other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE

• Experience as an Equine Veterinary Technician
• Work exposure to all aspects of an equine business enterprise
• Ability to read horse body language and perform advanced handling of horses and foals
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of the Thoroughbred industry, and the central Kentucky horse industry preferred

PERSONAL

• Work under the broad general administrative supervision of the owners and doctors, and use sound personal judgment in selecting methods, establishing priorities, and arriving at conclusions
• Be flexible in attitude and work habits

Job Description

Bluegrass Equine Surgery (BES) is an equine veterinary practice providing exceptional client service and primary medical care in the central Kentucky region. We are building a new, diverse, supportive, and driven team.

BES is seeking to immediately fill the position of Receptionist.

Hours: Part-Time, 24 Hours, Friday-Sunday

Reports to: Hospital Manager

Department: Administration

Location: Hospital

Compensation: Hourly, $15-$18 based on experience

Position Overview:

The Receptionist supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service. You will perform a variety of clerical and customer service work in providing support to the hospital, and to clients during often high stress situations.

Tasks include: 

• Answer phones, assist clients as needed, escalating to other Hospital Administrators as needed. Welcome and host clients/ visitors in a professional manner.
• Provide telephone support for the hospital
• Maintain calendars, including but not limited to, surgeon’s in-clinic patient calendar. Sending appropriate communication to clients regarding appointments and having all documents ready for efficient admission and discharge of patients, such as admission forms, Coggins, and health certificates.
• Responds to inquiries about the range of services the practice provides, refer to appropriate department/staff member as needed.
• Receive and distribute incoming mail and process outgoing mail.
• Coordinate and schedule appointments; provide clients with appointment reminders and any special instructions.
• Use Office 365, ezyVet, and FileMaker to support day-to-day operations and clients.
• Respond to client emails; type and edit a variety of correspondence, and process faxes.
• Type up doctoral dictations.
• Handle any onsite interactions on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Provide backup for sales work, especially through weekends.
• Keep and maintain cleanliness if front lobby.
• Provide as backup for full-time receptionists.
• Organize and track office equipment, ordering supplies, and maintaining cleanliness of storage closet and making sure there is enough office supplies.
• Perform other duties assigned by Hospital Manager, including but not limited to, submitting invoices, calling vendors to set up appointments, setting up and helping with hospital events.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Some equine experience required.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education, and/or experience.
• Knowledge of clerical procedures such as alphabetizing files and records.
• Good organizational skills
• Customer Service Experience
• Must be flexible with scheduling
• Medical terminology and knowledge of the equine and thoroughbred industries
• Previous experience in the Thoroughbred industry in Central Kentucky preferred
• Relevant experience working with or around veterinarians preferred

Bluegrass Equine Surgery (BES) is an equine veterinary practice providing exceptional client service and primary medical care in the central Kentucky region.

BES is seeking to immediately fill the position of Seasonal Equine Ambulatory Veterinary Technician.

Hours: Seasonal, 40 hours/weekly. Monday-Friday.

Reports to: Assigned doctor, Hospital Manager

Department: Field

Location: Field, varies

Compensation: Hourly, based on experience, overtime expected during busy seasons

The BES Seasonal Equine Ambulatory Veterinary Technician accompanies and assists the doctors with all aspects of patient care in the field, helping handle horses, pull up medicines, drive, bill, and stock trucks. 

DUTIES

General 

• Assist in daily procedures such as ultrasounds, foal work, radiographs, emergencies, and sales work.
• Communicate with other doctors and administrative staff. 
• Willingness to be flexible on schedule.
• Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions.
• Comfortable driving an SUV on Kentucky backroads.
• Comfortable with technology and creating bills on tablets and writing paper tickets.

Medical 

• Stock trucks according to doctor preference
• Break down trucks at the end of the day  
• Work well with others and present yourself professionally in front of clients
• Handle and restrain horses for procedures
• Assist with euthanizing
• Assist in emergencies (colic, lacerations, etc.)
• Gather proper information for Coggins, fill out forms, take pictures, identify markings

Other 

• Model professionalism and ethical practices

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrate understanding of equine veterinary practices
• Ability to read horse body language and perform advanced handling of horses and foals
• Self-motivated lifelong learner
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Prefer 1 year of equine technician experience

PERSONAL

• Feel and express a genuine liking for horses and animals and for working in an animal-care environment
• Promote cooperative working environment among staff members; understand the value of teamwork; show enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice functioning as a unit
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Promote continuous quality improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work under the broad general administrative supervision of the owners and doctors, and use sound personal judgment in selecting methods, establishing priorities, and arriving at conclusions
• Work uncommon hours, overtime, and be subject to recall in emergency situations
• Display discretion, tact, and diplomacy with staff members and clients
• Be flexible in attitude and work habits.  
• Lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds

Equine Surgical Internship – Bluegrass Equine Surgery
Lexington, Kentucky

Bluegrass Equine Surgery, located just outside of Lexington, Kentucky, is a specialty equine referral hospital providing comprehensive surgical and medical care to equine patients. Established with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care and client service, the practice serves both local and international clients and provides ambulatory services to many of the region’s premier Thoroughbred farms. Our hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, supporting a full spectrum of equine health care throughout all stages of life.

Program Description
In response to the evolving demands of the equine industry, Bluegrass Equine Surgery has established a structured Equine Surgical Internship Program. The program is designed to provide interns with extensive clinical training and practical experience in equine surgery and related disciplines. Interns will gain direct exposure to case management under the supervision of board-certified specialists, with the goal of preparing them for residency training or advanced clinical practice.

Clinical Rotations

• Surgery: 13 weeks
• Radiology & Imaging: 10 weeks
• Anesthesia: 5 weeks
• Lameness: 10 weeks

Eligibility Requirements

• Candidates must be eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the United States.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for graduates who are not license-eligible.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae or résumé, along with inquiries regarding the program, to:

Emily Lunsford
📧 elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com