Equine Veterinary Technician / Receptionist
Blue Cross Pet Hospital
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- Location
- Gainesville, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 21
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Blue Cross Pet Hospital
2 to 10 employees
What you'll do
- Greet clients, answer phones and voicemails, and schedule appointments and farm calls in Avimark
- Keep the daily schedule flowing and prepare doctors and techs for appointments
- Share test results, patient updates, and discharge instructions with clients
- Prepare, track, and document Coggins tests and health certificates
- Assist with lameness exams, radiographs, ultrasound, and surgery
- Collect samples, run in-house lab work, and give medications as directed
- Care for hospitalized horses, including feeding, watering, and giving medications
- Keep the clinic, barn, round pen, and vet truck clean, stocked, and ready to go
What you need
- Equine or large animal veterinary technician experience required/preferred
- Comfort and confidence handling horses, including safe restraint, loading, and unloading
- Working knowledge of common equine diseases, vaccines, medications, and preventive care
- Friendly, professional phone and customer service skills, plus clear written communication
- Comfort with practice management software (we use Avimark)
- Ability to stand and walk most of the day and lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Help with heavier loads and work outdoors in heat and cold
- Follow OSHA and DEA guidelines
Key skills
Equine veterinary technician experiencehandling horsessafe restraintcommon equine diseasesvaccinesmedicationspreventive carecustomer service skillswritten communicationAvimarkthink criticallyOSHADEA guidelines
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Perks
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Generous PTO
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
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Equine Veterinary Technician / Receptionist
ID
2026-16295
Category
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Position Type
Full-Time
Location
US-TX-Gainesville
Who we are:
Independence Equine and Small Animal Clinic is Hiring an Equine Veterinary Technician / Receptionist !
Position Details
Role:
Equine Veterinary Technician /Receptionist hybrid position
Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
Competitive based on experience and skill set
Schedule:
Flexible scheduling Monday-Friday. No Weekends
Physical Requirements:
Standing and walking for most of the shift, regularly lifting up to 50 pounds (heavier loads with assistance), and working in barn and outdoor settings in all weather
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You:
Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition:
Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate:
Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
Do you love horses, thrive on variety, and want a role where you’re the welcoming voice at the front desk one hour and hands-on in the barn the next?
At Independence Equine and Small Animal, our Equine Veterinary Technician & Receptionist keeps the day moving. You’ll greet clients, keep the schedule on track, and make sure every horse that pulls in gets the right care at the right time.
When the clinic needs an extra set of hands, you’ll step into the treatment area to help with lameness exams, radiographs, surgery, hospitalized patients, and breeding season work. If you enjoy a mix of client service and real equine nursing, this is the role for you.
Why our Veterinary Technicians/ Receptionist Love It Here
A true hybrid role that uses both your people skills and your horse skills, so no two days look the same
Equine-focused medicine, including lameness exams, digital radiographs, ultrasound, surgery, and hospitalized patient care
A busy breeding season where you’ll work right alongside our veterinarians, from running mares to prepping embryo transfer and foaling equipment
Time outside the building, accompanying doctors on farm calls and helping run haul-in clinics
Clear SOPs, organized tracking for Coggins and health certificates, and monthly team meetings that keep everyone on the same page
A team that backs each other up, with every Equine Veterinary Technician & Receptionist trained to step in wherever they’re needed
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What Our Veterinary Technicians/ Receptionist Do
Greet clients, answer phones and voicemails, and schedule appointments and farm calls in Avimark
Keep the daily schedule flowing, confirm farm call times, and prep doctors and techs by pulling histories and prior radiographs before each appointment
Share test results, patient updates, and discharge instructions with clients
Prepare, track, and document Coggins tests and health certificates
Enter charges and medical notes, apply payments, process monthly statements, and scan records into patient files
Follow up on referrals and client callbacks
Unload and load horses, set up stocks, and assist with lameness exams, radiographs, ultrasound, and surgery
Collect blood, urine, fecal, and other samples and run in-house lab work
Give vaccines, medications, and IM, IV, and subcutaneous injections as directed by the veterinarian
Place and maintain IV catheters, administer fluids, and monitor anesthesia under veterinary direction
Assist with local and regional anesthetic techniques, bandage wounds, and apply leg and tail wraps
Handle and restrain horses safely, including twitching, hobbling, and rope work
Prepare and sterilize surgical packs and instruments, run the autoclave, and set up the surgery room
Care for hospitalized horses with AM and PM barn chores: feeding, watering, picking stalls, giving medications, and recording daily notes
Keep the clinic, barn, round pen, and vet truck clean, stocked, and ready to go
Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies
What You’ll Bring
Equine or large animal veterinary technician experience required/preferred
Licensure statement, e.g., “Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required.”
Comfort and confidence handling horses, including safe restraint, loading, and unloading
Working knowledge of common equine diseases, vaccines, medications, and preventive care
Friendly, professional phone and customer service skills, plus clear written communication
Comfort with practice management software (we use Avimark)
Ability to work independently on routine tasks, take direction, and think critically when something new comes up
Ability to stand and walk most of the day, lift up to 50 pounds regularly, help with heavier loads, and work outdoors in heat and cold
A safety-first mindset around large animals, controlled substances, and infectious disease, following OSHA and DEA guidelines
A team-first attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever the day takes you
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program
Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
State veterinary technician license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’re looking for an equine role that blends client care, organization, and hands-on horse work, we’d love to meet you. As our Equine Veterinary Technician & Receptionist, you’ll be at the center of everything that happens at Independence Equine and Small Animal Clinic, from the first phone call to the last barn check of the night.
Apply today and join the team at Independence Equine and Small Animal Clinic!
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