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South Shore Equine Clinic & Diagnostic Center

Job Description

Part-Time Temporary Horse Handler & Hospital Stable Assistant

Location: South Shore Equine Clinic – Plympton, MA

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Potential for additional weekend hours periodically)

South Shore Equine Clinic is seeking a mature and responsible Horse Handler & Hospital Stable Assistant to join our team in a part-time, temporary capacity. This role has the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of ten years of professional horse handling experience
  • Strong, solid professional equine references required
  • Must be comfortable handling horses of all temperaments, including young or difficult horses and foals
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced veterinary hospital setting
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to follow detailed instructions from veterinarians and staff
  • Capable of performing physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions

Duties & Responsibilities (as needed, not daily):

Daily Horse Care & Handling:

  • Feeding horses according to individualized dietary needs (grain, hay, supplements)
  • Ensuring fresh, clean water is always available
  • Turning horses out to paddocks and bringing them back into stalls
  • Grooming (brushing, picking hooves, checking for injuries)
  • Handling and leading horses safely, including those requiring special care

Stable & Facility Maintenance:

  • Mucking out stalls and replacing bedding
  • Daily paddock cleaning
  • Dragging and maintaining arena footing
  • Sweeping aisles, cleaning feed buckets, and maintaining a clean barn environment
  • Repairing fences, stalls, and gates as needed

Health & Veterinary Assistance:

  • Monitoring horses for signs of illness, lameness, or injury
  • Administering medications or treatments as directed by veterinarians
  • Assisting with veterinary procedures when necessary

Additional Farm Duties:

  • Lunging or hand-walking horses as needed
  • Operating farm equipment such as tractors for feeding or manure removal
  • Engaging professionally with clients, staff, veterinary students, and visitors

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a professional equine veterinary hospital setting, gain hands-on experience, and be part of a dedicated team committed to exceptional horse care. If you are passionate about horses, have the experience and reliability we are looking for, and are interested in an opportunity that could evolve into a long-term position, we encourage you to apply!

 
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NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com. 
 
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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Plympton, Massachusetts, United States

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