11 Sep
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Lindsay Park Racing
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Euroa
11 Sep
Lindsay Park Racing
Euroa
Euroa - Veterinary and Speller Assistant (Driver)
Reports to: Veterinary & Spelling Manager
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm (Full Time). Part Time or Casual opportunities are available
Location: Euroa, Victoria
The primary focus of this position is to coordinate and safely carry out horse movements across our spelling and training operations , ensuring horses are moved efficiently, safely and with the highest standard of care.
Working closely with the Veterinary & Spelling Manager and Movements team , you will be responsible for moving horses between stables, paddocks and farms, maintaining accurate records and assisting with the day-to-day care of spelling horses.
The role will also involve driving a 6-horse paddock truck , with opportunities to undertake local transport of horses where required.
- Coordinate and carry out internal horse movements
- Safely handle and transport a wide range of horses, including racehorses, yearlings, retired and unbroken horses
- Drive a 6-horse paddock truck and, when competent, tow a 3-horse float
- Assist horses that require education to load and travel safely
- Record horse movements, weights and locations in Prism and other required records
- Assist with spelling duties, including feeding, rugging and unrugging
- Provide basic equine first aid and routine paddock treatments
- Assist with veterinary duties and treatments within your level of competence
- Maintain accurate veterinary records and treatment logs in accordance with the Rules of Racing
- Assist with bandaging, monitoring injuries and other veterinary support duties
- Maintain high standards of horse welfare, safety and cleanliness
- Safely operate vehicles, equipment and tools
- Work collaboratively with the Veterinary, Spelling and Stable teams
We are looking for someone who has:
- A minimum of 2 years' relevant horse industry experience
- Strong equine handling and horsemanship skills
- Experience with racehorses or a similar standard of horse care
- The ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team
- Positive communication skills and the ability to follow instructions
- A strong commitment to horse welfare and workplace safety
- Good attention to detail, particularly with records and administration
- A willingness to learn and undertake additional training where required
- Medium Rigid (MR) licence , or willingness to obtain one
- A reliable, adaptable and hardworking attitude
Certificate III in Racing/Animal Care or equivalent experience is desirable.
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