Employment Opportunity: Ambulatory Technician (PT/S) (FILLED)

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Status: FILLED
Employment Opportunity: Ambulatory Technician
Employer: Brendan W. Furlong, Equine Veterinarian, PA
Employment start date: May 1, 2016, Part-Time in Oldwick, NJ

BW Furlong & Associates is an equine veterinary practice headquartered in Oldwick, NJ. The practice employs 13 veterinarians that practice in the Northeast, as well as 3 that practice in Florida and Virginia under the name Peak Performance Equine Services. It is an extremely fast-paced and busy practice, serving and caring for some of the most prestigious clientele in the country. The main practice consists of a full service ambulatory division, as well as a 4 acre facility that houses a full service 12 stall hospital, stallion collection station, lab, and advanced imaging capabilities. It also has separate properties that include a standing MRI and a rehabilitation center. Employees of the practice are highly self-motivated, out-going, problem solvers, and always willing to do what is best for the patients. The reproduction case-load includes using both fresh and frozen semen for artificial insemination, performing broodmare synchronization and preparing for embryo transfer. The practice also provides fetal wellness exams and broodmare-specific vaccinations year-round. In addition to providing full service care and performance exams for her established sport horse barns,  Dr. Gray oversees the reproduction caseload of the practice.   

Responsibilities

  • Provide ambulatory assistance to Dr. Gray in all aspects of veterinary care
  • Assist in record keeping and billing
  • Jogging and lunging patients for soundness exams
  • Perform lab work as necessary
  • Stock and manage ambulatory inventory
  • Assist in stallion collection, handling, and semen processing
  • Provide assistance in hospital as necessary

Qualifications

  • Strong education & work background in equine medicine/health
  • Background of working with, or demonstrated interest, in reproduction is preferred
  • Background in handling horses, including stallions and mares and foals
  • Good time management and multitasking skills
  • Capable of handling patient emergency situations
  • An outstanding team attitude and work ethic
  • Quick-thinker, self-motivated, and a fast learner

Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8a-5p, with some flexibility. Employment is seasonal and offered through August 30, 2016. Benefits include hourly pay commensurate with experience and discounted veterinary services and products.

Please submit your resume & cover letter via email to Adam Furlong, Project Manager, at afurlong@bwfurlong.com

Employment Opportunity: PPES Associate Veterinarian

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Employment Opportunity: Associate Veterinarian
Employer: Peak Performance Equine Services, LLC (a subsidiary of B.W. Furlong & Associates)
Employment start date: July 1, 2016

Description

Peak Performance Equine Services is an ambulatory equine veterinary practice that is headquartered in Ocala, FL. It is a subsidiary company of BW Furlong & Associates, an equine veterinary practice headquartered in Oldwick, NJ. BW Furlong & Associates employs 13 veterinarians that practice in the Northeast; Peak Performance is made up of two veterinarians that practice in Ocala, as well as Middleburg and the surrounding areas in Virginia. Both companies are extremely fast-paced and busy practices, serving and caring for some of the most prestigious clientele in the country; Dr. Jill Copenhagen was recently selected as Team Vet for Team Canada’s Three Day Eventing squad, and a number of BW Furlong & Associate vets have served as national team vets across a variety of disciplines. Peak Performance specializes in sports medicine, lameness and sport horse performance. As a subsidiary company, it has access to all of the same equipment and staff as the main practice, BW Furlong & Associates. The main practice consists of an ambulatory practice, full service hospital and internal medicine specialist, stallion collection station, lab, and imaging. It also has separate properties that include a standing MRI and a rehabilitation center. Employees of both practices are highly self-motivated, out-going, problem solvers, and always willing to do what is best for the patients.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Peak Performance is looking to fill a position in an ambulatory practice specializing in sports medicine including lameness and rehabilitation with the opportunity to travel to world class competitions on the east coast. The position is located in Middleburg, VA from May to November, and Ocala, FL for the winter season. The practice is looking for a self-motivated individual who has completed an internship or been in practice for at least 1-2 years. There will be a high degree of mentorship involved in bringing the employee on-board. Candidate will be required to apply for licensure in both Virginia and Florida.

Benefits include competitive salary commensurate with experience, 401K, profit sharing, Health Insurance, and discounted veterinary services and products.

Please submit your cover letter and resume via email to Adam Furlong, Project Manager, at afurlong@bwfurlong.com

 

Employment Opportunity: Equine MRI of NJ Assistant

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Employment Opportunity: Equine MRI of NJ Assistant
Employer: B.W. Furlong & Associates
Employment start date: May 1, 2016
Employment type: Full-Time, Seasonal

BW Furlong & Associates is an equine veterinary practice headquartered in Oldwick, NJ. The practice employs 13 veterinarians that practice in the Northeast, as well as 3 that practice in Florida and Virginia under the name Peak Performance Equine Services. It is an extremely fast-paced and busy practice, serving and caring for some of the most prestigious clientele in the country. The main practice consists of a full service ambulatory division, as well as a 4 acre facility that houses a full service 12 stall hospital, stallion collection station, lab, and advanced imaging capabilities. It also has separate properties that include a standing MRI and a rehabilitation center. Employees of the practice are highly self-motivated, out-going, problem solvers, and always willing to do what is best for the patients.

BW Furlong & Associates is looking for an individual that is available for daily availability at Equine MRI of NJ, assisting with handling and preparing horses. This job is ideal for high school or college-age students looking to gain further experience in the equine veterinary industry. The summer position will be every weekday as needed, with weekly hours ranging between 25 and 35 hours. Candidates must have comfort and a demonstrated history of handling horses of all types.

If you would like to be considered, please email Adam Furlong, Project Manager, with a copy of your resume.

Employment Opportunity: Hospital Technician (PT/P)

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Employment Opportunity: Hospital Technician
Employer: Brendan W. Furlong, Equine Veterinarian, PA
Employment start date: May 1, 2016, Part-Time/Permanent in Oldwick, NJ

BW Furlong & Associates is an equine veterinary practice headquartered in Oldwick, NJ. The practice employs 13 veterinarians that practice in the Northeast, as well as 3 that practice in Florida and Virginia under the name Peak Performance Equine Services. It is an extremely fast-paced and busy practice, serving and caring for some of the most prestigious clientele in the country. The main practice consists of a full service ambulatory division, as well as a 4 acre facility that houses a full service 12 stall hospital, stallion collection station, lab, and advanced imaging capabilities. It also has separate properties that include a standing MRI and a rehabilitation center. Employees of the practice are highly self-motivated, out-going, problem solvers, and always willing to do what is best for the patients.

Responsibilities

  • Provide treatment for hospital cases
  • Care for patients, including, but not limited to, grooming, feeding, mucking out, cleaning feed & water buckets, and turning out
  • Assist with emergency admissions
  • Tech for emergency surgery
  • Track care and treatment in medical records
  • Assist in maintenance of hospital grounds
  • Additional responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

  • Background in equine care, background of working in a hospital-atmosphere providing treatment is preferred
  • Exceptional horse handling skills
  • Good time management and multitasking skills
  • Technologically proficient
  • Ability to work independently
  • Capable of handling patient emergency situations
  • An outstanding work ethic and self-drive
  • Capable of heavy lifting, including hay bales, feed bags, and muck buckets

The position is for 3 weekends/month Saturday & Sunday 7:30-5p, and every Friday 11a-8p. The ideal candidate will then shift to 2 weekends/month during the school year. Employee will be required to be on-call one night a week. Benefits include hourly pay commensurate with experience and discounted veterinary services and products.

Please submit your cover letter and resume via email to Adam Furlong, Project Manager, at afurlong@bwfurlong.com.

The 15th Annual Horse Health Seminar

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B.W. Furlong & Associates presents

The 15th Annual

Horse Health Seminar

Dr. William Miller speaking at the 2015 Seminar

Dr. William Miller speaking at the 2015 Seminar

Please join us for a fun filled day of education and breakfast!

Saturday, February 20, 2016
Registration & light breakfast 8:30a
Seminar 9a – 1p
Register HERE
$35 before February 12th, after $45

Topics Presented by B.W. Furlong & Associates Veterinarians

Lyme Disease
Lameness
Reproduction
Emergency Medicine
Dentistry
Biosecurity
“Ask the Vets”

Beaver Brook Country Club
25 Country Club Drive
Annandale NJ, 08801


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Register HERE

 

The 15th Annual Practitioner’s Seminar

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Dr. William Miller speaking at the 2015 Seminar

Dr. William Miller speaking at the 2015 Seminar

BW Furlong & Associates is pleased to announce Sue McDonnell, MS, PhD, Adjunct Professor of Reproductive Behavior and founding head of the Equine Behavior Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center, as this year’s guest speaker for our annual Practitioners Seminar! Join us on February 19th, 2016 at Beaver Brook Country Club in Annandale, NJ for three hours of RACE approved CE. Dr. McDonnell will discuss the parallels and distinctions between equine behavioral and medical issues, and Rachel Gardner, DVM, DACVIM will present interesting and relevant equine internal medicine cases. As always, thanks to our sponsors, dinner and drinks will be provided with your free registration. Register HERE, and see below for further details. We look forward to seeing you!

Friday, February 19, 2016

Beaver Brook Country Club (25 Country Club Drive, Annandale, NJ)

Registration & cocktails 4:30p

Lectures are from 5-8p

Register HERE

For questions, please contact Dr. Megan Hays

This program has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education.  Contact BW Furlong & Associates at 908-439-2821 for further information.

 

Employment Opportunity: Equine MRI of NJ Assistant (FILLED)

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Employment Opportunity: Equine MRI of NJ Assistant (FILLED)
Employer: B.W. Furlong & Associates
Employment start date: Jan 01, 2016
Employment type: Monday & Wednesday as needed, part-time

BW Furlong & Associates is an equine veterinary practice located in Oldwick, NJ. The practice employs 13 veterinarians that practice in the Northeast, as well as 3 that practice in Florida and Virginia. It is an extremely fast-paced and busy practice, serving and caring for some of the most prestigious clientele in the country. The practice consists of an ambulatory practice, full service hospital and internal medicine specialist, standing MRI, stallion collection station, lab, and imaging. It also has separate properties that include a standing MRI and a rehabilitation center that includes an RLT Therapeutic Laser System and water treadmill. Employees of the practice are highly self-motivated, out-going, problem solvers, and always willing to do what is best for the patients.

BW Furlong & Associates is looking for individuals that are available for part-time, on-call work at Equine MRI of NJ. This job is ideal for high school or college-age students looking to gain further experience in the equine veterinary industry. Candidates must be able to commit to day(s) of the week that they will be available to come in and assist at the MRI with preparing and handling horses during scans. The day prior, the candidate will be contacted to be alerted to his/her need the following day. The work day is 8a-5p, so the hours would fall within that range. Candidates must have comfort and a demonstrated history of handling horses of all types. Pay is $10/hr.

If you would like to be considered, please email Adam Furlong, Project Manager, with a copy of your resume, as well as the hours that you are available on the given days of the week.

Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption & Hypercementosis (EOTRH)

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Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis, or EOTRH, is a painful, progressive, dental disease affecting the incisors (and less frequently, the canines) in older horses. As the name suggests, EOTRH is characterized by the gradual resorption of internal and external tooth structure and subsequent build up of cementum on the exterior of the tooth. As the disease progresses, the pulp, alveolar bone, and periodontal ligament that holds the tooth in place within the socket become inflamed and infected, thereby reducing the structural security of the tooth. Severe disease may lead to fracturing of the affected teeth. Excessive production of cementum (hypercementosis), often in a bulbous shape, serves as the body’s natural defense to provide added structure to the diseased tooth. It is the loosening of the diseased teeth that is the source of great pain to the horse. Continue reading →

Esophageal Obstruction (Choke)

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Choke, or more appropriately termed “esophageal choke” or “esophageal obstruction,” is something that can occur in any age of horse. It can be quite a dramatic and frightening scene, so here a few things you should know! When it comes to small animals or humans, we automatically think of choke referring to something being lodged in the trachea and therefore causing difficulty or inability to breathe. In horses, however, the obstruction is usually caused by feed material or sometimes a foreign body in the esophagus NOT the trachea – the good news is that your horse can still breathe! Continue reading →

Cellulitis

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Cellulitis is characterized by inflammation and infection within the skin and connective tissue. It usually results from a wound that allows bacteria to penetrate the protective barrier of the skin surface and become seeded within the subcutaneous tissues. Often the initiating cause is never able to be identified, as it may be too small to visualize. Continue reading →