Rehabilitation Technician

Employment Opportunity: Equine Rehabilitation Technician

Employer: Rock Lane Management, LLC

Employment Start Date: Immediate

Employment Status: Full-Time/Permanent

Furlong’s Rehabilitation Center has an immediate opening for the role of Rehabilitation Technician. The Rehabilitation Center supports B.W. Furlong & Associates and Equine MRI of New Jersey, to offer a comprehensive approach to rehabilitating equine athletes. Led by a board certified veterinary specialist, our rehab team takes an active approach to rehabilitation to promote soundness of the horse’s body and mind. If you are looking for an exciting career in a different side of equine sports medicine, please apply or go to the Join Our Team page on our website to see the full job description.

Who are we?

B.W. Furlong & Associates was founded in 1982 by Dr. Brendan Furlong, and has steadily grown from a one man operation to a practice of 23 veterinarians and over 50 support staff and technicians. The practice includes a veterinary hospital, imaging center, surgery center, and rehab center in Oldwick, NJ, an imaging center and office in Wellington, FL, and ambulatory services offered in Oldwick, NJ, Ocala and Wellington, FL, Middleburg, VA and in other seasonal locations. The practice has recently broken ground to build a new, state of the art, 50,000+ square foot facility in Oldwick. The facility will allow for the addition of the Qalibra CT machine and an upgrade to a newer nuclear scintigraphy machine; our Hallmarq MRI will move into the new facility.

We pride ourselves on being progressive leaders who deliver the ultimate in veterinary care; among our 24 veterinarians, we currently have 6 specialists: two DACVIM, two DACT, and two DACVS. Members of our team have also supported US and Canadian Olympic, Paralympic, World Championship, and Pan American teams for generations.

We invest in our organization and people, in the forms of continuing education, investments in technology and resources, and the creation of new positions as demands and needs change. We are committed to providing world class care, we practice a collaborative brand of medicine, we believe in supporting our colleagues, and we always try to do what is right. These are our core values, and they should resonate with all applicants.

Where are we?

New Jersey is the east coast’s best kept secret, with our headquarters located in the idyllic countryside of Hunterdon County. The area offers easy access to New York City, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore along with hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and riding trails and endless outdoor activities. Most staff live within a 30 minute drive of the practice and are able to commute without taking major highways. For those raising a family, a number of schools in the area offer award winning school systems.

What will you be doing?

Furlong’s Rehabilitation Center has an immediate opening on their team. This position is ideal for someone who has an interest and/or background in equine rehabilitation, either through formal education, or a lifetime of experience caring for horses in performance barns. Each Rehab Technician is well versed in every aspect and component of treatments, from prepping patients, providing therapeutic services, monitoring and reporting progress, and contributing to a professional and relaxing environment.

The ideal candidate has exceptional horsemanship skills from having worked with a number of horses. They will enjoy working with a team, learning something new every day, and will have a passion for providing world class care for our patients and clients. We are happy to teach technical skills for those that possess these traits.

The schedule for this position is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 8am – 5pm. Additional hours, including holiday shifts or on-call shifts, may be required depending on the needs of the Rehabilitation Center.

Our compensation package includes: hourly compensation starting at $20/hr commensurate with experience, health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a student loan repayment program, 401k with 3% employer contribution, profit sharing, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Long Term Disability insurance, license and association membership fees, CE annual allowance with paid time off, logo wear, and discounted veterinary products and services.

Rock Lane Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Please submit your cover letter and resume via email to Corey Hitchcock, Hospital Manager, at [email protected].

Responsibilities

• Assist with rehabilitation services including, but not limited to, laser therapy, FES, therapeutic ultrasound, e-stim and TENS, cryotherapy, hand walking/grazing, and prepare horses for treatments on equipment
• Track care and treatment in detailed and accurate medical records
• Handling of horses including hand walking, hand grazing and basic restraint. Ensure safe handling of patients in all aspects of care and handling (including administering sedation orally, IM or IV, as necessary)
• Provide general care of horses, including, but not limited to, grooming, feeding, occasional mucking out, turnout and hand grazing
• Assist in daily barn chores and help maintain orderly and sanitary patient conditions, including disinfecting stalls
• Assist in care and maintenance of rehab facilities including equipment and treatment areas
• Stock necessary equipment and supplies
• Assist with the care of any horses on property, including, but not limited to, stallions, mares and foals
• Assist the hospital team as a Hospital Assistant with hospital and imaging patients as needed
• Perform ambulatory duties as needed
• Additional responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• Exceptional horse handling skills
• Extensive background in equine care (rehab background is a plus)
• Capable of handling patient emergency situations
• Exceptional time management and multitasking skills
• Skilled in clear, concise communication
• Technologically proficient
• An outstanding team attitude and work ethic
• Independent, quick-thinker, self-motivated, and a fast learner
• Capable of heavy lifting (50 lbs), including hay bales, feed bags, and muck buckets
• Willing to learn to drive equipment, including, but not limited to tractors and truck with trailer