Who we are:

Burwash Equine Services is locally owned and operated, and has been for almost fifty years. We are committed to offering a spectrum of care, to doing what is best for both our clients and our patients, and to making the veterinary profession the best it can be. We take pride in our 24/7 emergency availability, referral and surgical services, reproductive services and wellness appointments .

More than anything, we care about quality medicine, about collaboration, and about being partners in equine health and performance.

Why work with us:

Working with our team, you will be able to increase knowledge of veterinary medicine, participate in, and lead, the development of better clinic processes, and engage in ongoing training opportunities. More specific to the role of Barn Lead, you'll be able to oversee hospitalized patient care in coordination with our veterinarians, manage a dynamic and high efficiency barn, learn to triage all instances of veterinary care, and develop the skills to effectively communicate in a medical setting. You will be part of a team of veterinarians and veterinary professionals that see the value in, and prioritize, supporting one another in a challenging, but lucrative, industry.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Daily feeding and watering according to patient's unique needs
- Daily mucking of stalls and daily paddock maintenance
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness within the barn
- Managing hay, shavings, and special feed supply
- Patient treatments under direction of the veterinary team




- Overseeing end of day tasks such as: Exam room cleaning and restocking, and maintenance of veterinary equipment

Successful Candidates will:

- Be proactive in their approach to daily workflow
- Be future focused; make decisions that support the clinic's mission and vision statements
- Be able to prioritize tasks based on urgency
- Be able to identify potential issues and have the initiative to problem-solve solutions
- Consistently demonstrate compassion towards our clients and team

Requirements for Application:

- Must have experience working with horses and a basic knowledge of horse health
- Must be able to reliably commute to the clinic, even in poor weather conditions

Full Time Employee Benefits:

- Extended Health Care
- Vision and Dental Care
- Paid Vacation
- A Full Uniform
- Ongoing Training Opportunities
- Access to Discounted Services and Supplies
- Employee events

If you would like to learn more about our clinic, please refer to our website: https://www.burwashequine.ca/"

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB T3Z 2J8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Why do you think you would be a great fit for our team?
- How many years of equine experience do you have?

Work Location: In person

📌 Barn Lead (Calgary)
🏢 Burwash Equine Services
📍 Calgary