Assistant Barn Manager

Meadowbrook Stables, Chevy Chase, Maryland, 20815, USA
Type
Pay
$17 to $20 hour
Work Type
Permanent
Work Time
Full-time
Live-Out
Live-Out (No Accomm.)
Bring Own Horse
Training Available
Non-Smoker
Job No
406430
Status
Looking
Posted
4/27/2023
Expires
in 1 month
Views
413

Job Summary: Responsible for maintaining horses in optimal health and condition, working in partnership with Trainers, Barn Manager, and other staff. Reports to Barn Manager.

· Responsible for daily horse care, including feed, hay, watering, and other chores.

· Implements all aspects of horse care and welfare, including feed, nutrition, vaccination, worming, dental and other health maintenance programs; administers supplements, medications and injections (IM/IV); and identifies and responds to illnesses and injuries, under supervision of Barn Manager.

· Assists veterinarian, dentist, and farrier, including overseeing routine vet, farrier and dentist appointments.

· Drives trailer to vet appointments and to deliver and pick up horses from other locations.

· Lunging and hand-walks horses.

· Assist with grooming, mane pulling and body clipping as needed.

· Inventories and orders feed, supplies, and medications.

· Supports Facilities Manager in supervising Barn Staff.

· Responsible for night-check three times per week.

· Other responsibilities may be necessary from time to time, including staying overnight when the Barn Manager is away.

Please send your resume via email to both jessekmartin@gmail.com and nick@meadowbrookstables.org

Required Key Skills
  • Equine First-Aid
  • Lunging
  • Clipping
  • Trim/Pull
Job Benefits

Compensation Package: Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with an hourly rate of $17.00 to $20.00. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; PTO at 10 days per year for the first two years, and 15 days per year thereafter; participation in Meadowbrook’s 403(b) retirement plan; and participation in professional development opportunities.

Employer No
399905
Name
Meadowbrook Stables
Location
Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA
Facility Type

Meadowbrook Stables is located in Chevy Chase, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC. We offer riding and horsemanship lessons in hunters, hunt seat equitation, and jumpers to riders of all levels, ages 6 through adult. We also offer a range of summer camp programs, as well as boarding, leasing and showing opportunities.

The Stables is operated by Meadowbrook Foundation Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization with a charitable mission committed to education, character development, community, and stewardship. Meadowbrook Stables is located on land leased from the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission and operates as a longstanding public-private partnership with Montgomery Parks.

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