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Equine Surgery Barn/Recovery Technician

BLUEGRASS EQUINE SURGERY CENTER

Equine Surgery Recovery Technician
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 Barn/Recovery Tech.

Hours: Full time, Tuesday-Friday, 7a.m. - 5p.m.

Reports to: Barn Manager, Surgery Operations Manager

Department: Surgery

Location: Hospital and field

Compensation: Hourly

The BES Equine Surgery Recovery Technician assists the patient with all aspects of the surgical process with horses, from arrival to departure.

DUTIES

Medical

  • Assist in appointments or drop-offs
  • Admit and discharge patients
  • Monitor hospitalized and surgery patients
  • Monitor all post-op meds and bandaging
  • Communicate with Surgery Ops Manager, Barn Manager, doctors
  • Restrain patients as needed
  • Take vital measurements on patients
  • Take patients outside when needed
  • Feed patients as needed
  • Assist in other procedures around hospital, including holding for standing surgeries, lameness exams, scintigraphy scans, etc.
  • Assist in taking x-rays
  • Help keep barn and surgery area clean
  • Model professionalism and ethical practices

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
  • Promotes continuous quality improvement
  • Performs other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE

  • Demonstrated, advanced understanding of equine veterinary practices
  • Ability to read horse body language and perform advanced handling of horses and foals
  • Self-motivated lifelong learner
  • Works well independently and as part of a team
  • Preferred experience at an equine hospital, equine recovery

PERSONAL

  • Feel and express a genuine liking for animals and for working in an animal-care environment.
  • 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
  • May be required to work uncommon hours, overtime, and be subject to recall in emergency situations
  • Be flexible in attitude and work habits
  • Lift and carry up to 25 pounds

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
  • 401(k) with discretionary contribution
  • Team Member Pet Discounts
  • Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
  • CE stipends and career development resources
  • Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
  • Local hospital culture backed by national resources

 

Pay Range
$17$19 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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Why Consider Our Versailles Hospital?

At Bluegrass Equine Surgery, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

  • We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Bluegrass Equine Surgery, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.
    - Bluegrass Equine Surgery Team
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