Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital is seeking:
Night Shift - Equine Nursing Technician - For January 2027 Hire
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky is currently accepting applications for Equine Night Nursing Staff positions for the upcoming 2026 breeding season, beginning in January. This is a full-time role offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of experienced veterinary professionals.
As a member of our Equine Nursing Staff, you will play a role in providing high-quality care to a diverse population of equine patients. This hands-on, fast-paced role involves working both indoors and outdoors, including travel between barns and other hospital areas.
The nursing staff's primary focus is ensuring RREH patients consistently receive top-quality care in the form of monitoring vitals/comfort levels, administering medications/fluids, walking/grooming/feeding/cleaning, and assisting with procedures. Nursing staff members work with a variety of breeds - from miniature horses to draft breeds – and all age groups, from neonates to geriatrics.
· Duties vary from barn to barn and include working with horses of all ages and occasionally different large animal species.
· Following the clinician's orders and making a treatment list.
· Preparing and administering medications (via multiple routes, i.e., IV, PO, IM, SQ, IN, etc).
· Monitoring patients' vital signs and reporting any abnormalities or concerns to the area leader and charge nurse.
· Monitoring fluids by setting accurate drip rates, making fluids, and setting up and taking down fluid set ups.
· Pulling blood from an intravenous catheter and performing/monitoring basic lab tests such as PCV/TP, lactate, and blood glucose levels.
· Assisting veterinarians and other areas with in-hospital cases in various departments as needed and as bio-security permits
· Walking, watering, feeding, and grooming patients; picking stalls as needed.
· Cleaning assigned barn pharmacies, nearby treatment areas, and equipment.
· End of shift duties, ensure fluids and supplies are stocked, pharmacies cleaned, carts are stocked and clean, and stall side areas and carts are stocked and cleaned.
· On occasion, help prepare medications for the next shift.
· Follow bio-security protocol and RREH patient care standards.
· Attending mandatory meetings.
· Reading and responding to emails regarding updates and changes.
· Open to continuous on-the-job training.
· Handling all breeds and ages of horses, in and out of stalls. Restraining horses for procedures.
· Be familiar with RREH manuals and protocols.
· Any other tasks as assigned by clinicians, area leaders, charge nurses, and technician managers.
Requirements:
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Minimum of 1 year handling horses other than own
· Basic understanding of math
· Ability to consistently lift 50-75lbs unassisted
· Ability to bend over/stand/sit for long periods of time
· Equine Veterinary medical experience/knowledge helpful
· Knowledge of general horse behavior and restraint
· Positive attitude
· Self-motivated
· Team oriented
· Strong communication skills
· Attention to detail
· Time management skills
· Ability to retain and apply large amounts of information
· Night Shift 5:30 PM to 6 AM
· Full-time – Minimum of 36-48 hours per week, depending on the season
· Year-round and seasonal spots available
· Requires a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
· Start Date: January 2027
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Horse Handling: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
