Surgery Barn Admissions & Barn Crew Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is seeking a compassionate, organized, and customer focused Surgery Barn Admissions & Barn Crew to join our Surgery Barn Team. This is a first point of contact for many of our clients and plays an essential role in ensuring smooth arrivals and departures. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environment, enjoys helping people, and has ample experience handling horses. Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Kentucky, is an internationally recognized leader in equine medicine, combining cutting-edge technology with a collaborative team dedicated to advancing equine health and performance. Key Duties and Expectations: Have excellent customer service, communication and horse handling skills. Be attentive to trailers arriving, greet clients promptly and care for their needs. Safely load and unload horses from trailers Checking horses in and out of the hospital which includes (but is not limited to): Correctly and accurately document patient information and contact information Placing the patient in the correct and clean location Administrative responsibilities such as creating charts and correctly imputing patients into the system Effectively and promptly communicating any questions, comments, or concerns to the appropriate doctor or member of staff Provide clients with necessary information regarding hospital procedures, policies, and expectations (i.e. visiting times, biosecurity policies, admission and discharge procedure) Maintain a knowledge of the hospital layout to direct clients appropriately. Remain calm and professional during emergencies and other high stress situations. Ensure patients' belongings are accounted for upon admission and discharge Working with all staff to ensure discharges and/or medications going home with the patient are organized appropriately upon discharge Ensure outpatients are monitored and communicate effectively with hospital staff about patient status and needs. Ensuring admission and discharge materials (i.e. lead ropes, white boards) are clean and organized Perform husbandry needs (feeding, watering, cleaning stalls) Assisting with cleaning, bedding, and disinfecting stalls Keeping the barn clean and organized Keeping hay and straw barn tidy Operating a tractor Mow fields and operate a weed eater Assist with general maintenance Perform any other duties as assigned to support the hospital, surgery barn, and patient care team.
Qualifications:
(Required) Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position Equine handling and restraint Comfortability with horses Excellent communication and people skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to multitask Basic computer skills Comfortable working with clients who may be experiencing emotional situations Ability to work as a team. Professional, dependable, and a positive attitude. Ability to safely handle all ages, breeds and sizes of horses. Familiarity with operating a tractor and lawn mower Experience cleaning stalls Ability to monitor horses for signs of colic Be able to lift 100lbs.
Preferred Skills:- (Nice to Have)
- Previous experience in veterinary medicine, or equine care preferred.
- Equine trailering experience is strongly preferred.
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday from 7am-4pm, overtime as needed
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 EAPCE 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 $16—$16 USDAt 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 400 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.
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