Weekend Barn Assistant

Employment Opportunity: Weekend Barn Assistant
Employer: Rock Lane Management, LLC (B.W. Furlong & Associates)
Employment start date: Immediate
Employment type: Part time, Hourly
Reports to: Facilities Manager

Who are we?

For over 40 years, B.W. Furlong & Associates has provided world-class equine veterinary services in Oldwick, NJ with additional locations in Ocala and Wellington, FL and Middleburg, VA.

We pride ourselves on being progressive leaders who deliver the ultimate in veterinary care with a team of 18 highly skilled clinicians, including specialists in internal medicine, reproduction, sports medicine, and surgery. The backbone of our practice are our veterinary assistants and technicians, who work to ensure that patients receive the highest level of veterinary care.

We invest in our team, fostering growth and skill development in a supportive atmosphere, and can proudly identify a number of technicians who have advanced into new roles throughout their time working in the practice. We encourage strong relationships through advanced training, team building activities, events, and a culture of open communication.

Where are we?

New Jersey is the east coast’s best kept secret, with our headquarters located in the idyllic countryside of Hunterdon County. The area offers easy access to New York City, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore along with hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and riding trails and endless outdoor activities. Our facilities house advanced diagnostic imaging services, a rehabilitation center, surgery suites, and a full service hospital.

What will you be doing?

B.W. Furlong & Associates is looking to fill the role of Weekend Barn Assistant. The ideal candidate will enjoy working closely with veterinarians, learning something new every day, and will have a passion for providing world class care for our patients and clients. We ask that you are dependable, responsible, and willing to work hard. 

Responsibilities

• Stall Cleaning: mucking out, cleaning and filling feed and water buckets, sweeping aisles and cobwebs, wipe down doors and hardware. Load tractor bucket with manure and drive across property to specified dumpster as necessary ensuring the roadways, drains and paths remain free of debris.
• Patient Care: move patients around as directed via halter and lead rope, hold horses for veterinarians as requested. Conduct all responsibilities with awareness of the safety of patients and co-workers.
• Facility Care: keep exterior spaces clean and tidy (sweeping, leaf blowing, basic landscaping), sweeping aisles and cobwebs, wiping down doors and surfaces.
• Meticulously track/document completion of tasks as well as assigned patient interactions.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Background in equine care and barn maintenance
• Exceptional horse handling skills required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management and multitasking skills
• An outstanding work ethic and self-drive
• Capable of recognizing patient emergency situations
• Capable of heavy lifting, including hay bales, feed bags, and muck buckets
• Ability to perform all job duties while standing

 

The current available shift is Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm *Modification of this schedule can be discussed* Additional hours may be available pending satisfactory completion of tasks. Compensation is $20/hr based on experience. Additional hours may be available pending satisfactory completion of tasks. Discounted veterinary services and products also available upon completion of the introductory period.

Rock Lane Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Please submit your cover letter and resume via email to Corey Hitchcock, Hospital Manager, at CHitchcock@bwfurlong.com.