Job Description: Job Description Prior veterinary experience is required!
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced, proficient, and hardworking Large Animal Veterinary Technician to join our growing mobile practice. This role requires a self-motivated individual with strong technical skills, the ability to work independently in the field, and commitment to excellence, integrity, and compassionate animal care.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist veterinarians with large animal exams, diagnostics, and treatments (equine, bovine, small ruminants, and livestock)
Provide support during field surgeries and emergency calls
Perform and assist with:
- Vaccinations and preventative care protocols
- Herd health management and routine farm visits
- Sample collection (blood, fecal, etc.) and laboratory preparation
- Hoof care assistance and basic husbandry tasks
- Safely handle and restrain large animals in a variety of farm environments
- Maintain and organize mobile veterinary units, equipment, and supplies
- Communicate clearly with clients regarding care plans, treatment instructions, and follow-ups
- Accurately maintain medical records and treatment logs
- Assist with health certificates and regulatory paperwork as needed
- Uphold cleanliness, biosecurity, and safety protocols in the field
Qualifications:
Experience in large animal veterinary medicine required
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) preferred, but experienced assistants will be considered
Strong knowledge of:
- Large animal handling and restraint
- Basic veterinary procedures and pharmacology
- Ability to work in physically demanding environments (lifting, standing, outdoor conditions, varying weather)
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a mobile setting
- Desired TraitsHigh level of morals, integrity, and professionalism
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Compassionate and respectful toward animals and clients
- Team-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, rural field environment
Company Description:
Ark Veterinary Services LLC is a mixed animal veterinary practice providing high-quality, compassionate care to equine, livestock, and exotic species across South Carolina and North Carolina. Our team is committed to preventative care, herd health, internal medicine, and surgical services, delivering care directly to farms and clients in a mobile setting. We pride ourselves on strong client relationships, ethical practice, and delivering dependable veterinary care in rural communities.
Company Description:
Ark Veterinary Services LLC is a mixed animal veterinary practice providing high-quality, compassionate care to equine, livestock, and exotic species across South Carolina and North Carolina. Our team is committed to preventative care, herd health, internal medicine, and surgical services, delivering care directly to farms and clients in a mobile setting.
We pride ourselves on strong client relationships, ethical practice, and delivering dependable veterinary care in rural communities.
