04/22/2026
Looking for some extra helping hands! Come join an inviting and driven team of professionals servicing our clients in the Pacific Northwest!
The position of Equine Care Specialist is essential to the seasonal demands of a large-scale Equine Veterinary Practice. Here at Summit Equine, we specialize in Equine Reproduction and Sports Medicine services. If you have a background in equine care and previous experience handling stallions, mares and foals--We want to hear from you!
While working with horses daily, you will thrive in a fast-paced daily workflow that is focused on efficiency and quality work. Duties include and are not limited to:
Attentive day-to-day care of the patients in-house
Preparation for arrivals and departures
Adhering to biosecurity measures
Weekly chores
Operation of our panel walker
Maintaining the cleanliness of the barn and workspaces
We deliver quality care to our patients with regimented daily turnout, feeding, administering medications, blanketing, grooming and bathing.
As an Equine Care Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:
Work alongside professionals who specialize in advanced equine breeding techniques
Observe live foaling
Handle broodmares and their babies
Assist in the handling and care of our stallions we stand in-house during the breeding season
If you have previous work experience, strong horse handling skills, or are looking to further your skillsets in a clinical setting and consider yourself a motivated, team player—Don’t wait to apply! These positions fill quickly!
Specifics: Hiring immediately, Full-time (32-40hrs per week), employment through the end of August.
Let’s make the 2026 breeding season a successful one! Submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed as they are received.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 1 year of relative work experience or consistent horse related experience
Stallion, mare and foal handling experience will be considered an advantage
Adhere to daily workflow
Must able to follow written and verbal instructions
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Capable of the physical demands of this position including and not limited to; lift, push, pull, items weighing 50+ lbs (bags of grain, hay bales, wheel barrows, and veterinary equipment), walk, jog, stand on unstable grounds or rough terrain, while working in inclement weather conditions
Note: This job will require working in various weather conditions and involves regular exposure to dust, dirt, and allergens.