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Pharmacies We have in-house pharmacies at both of our clinics and an on-line pharmacy . We encourage our clients to use our pharmacies so that we can keep your animal’s medical records updated and watch for any products that may be contraindicated when used together. Shop Our Online Pharmacy We strive to keep our prices competitive but we only provide products from reputable sources. We will not procure from sources unless they can guarantee that their products have been stored appropriately and have reasonable shelf lives. >

Tricia Azevedo Back to Veterinary/Pharmacy Staff... Veterinary Technician Primary Location: Salinas ​ ​ >

Ambulatory Equine Veterinarian Primary Hospital/Clinic: Menlo Park EQUINE VETERINARIANS: You Absolutely CAN Have It All! You can have a rewarding professional life with time for family, hobbies, or other interests. You can enjoy country and city life, the mountains, and the ocean. At Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics , we offer it all, including flexible work schedules and competitive pay and benefits packages. Our values focus on consideration for our clients and colleagues. We are a committed, collaborative, and compassionate team, and we just happen to work in one of the most beautiful places in the world, the central coast of California. The size and diversity of our staff provide excellent mentorship in our state-of-the-art hospitals. We are looking for two Ambulatory Associates to join our team of exceptional Veterinarians in Menlo Park, California , which is perfectly situated in the heart of horse country and Silicon Valley. The ideal candidates for these positions will have completed year-long internships, licensure and accreditation to practice in California. EXPANSIVE PRACTICE: With 2 Hospital Locations and 3 Ambulatory Divisions We have the team and facility to support our Ambulatory Associates. Between our Salinas based hospital and outpatient clinic in Menlo Park, Steinbeck Peninsula Equine provides around-the-clock care and monitoring in our ICU and hospital stalls, 24-hour emergency service (ambulatory and in-clinic), a diverse variety of elective and emergency surgical cases, extensive internal medicine, advanced diagnostics including nuclear scintigraphy and computed tomography, reproduction, lameness, general wellness, and alternative modalities. We continue to expand our range of services, keeping pace with technology by acquiring leading-edge equipment and expertise to best serve our diverse clientele. Our practice boasts an excellent client list that includes top trainers and equine athletes who understand the value of working with a veterinary team. With more than 20 veterinarians on staff, we have specialists boarded by ACVIM, ACVS, ACVSMR, and ABVP, and we receive referral cases from all across California. A little bit about our Menlo Park Clinic, it is located at the Portola Valley Training Center. It includes 10 box stalls, with two climate-controlled stalls and closed-circuit camera monitoring. While this is primarily an out-patient clinic, we have the ability to hospitalize horses if needed, for monitoring and bone scan after care. Our expansive treatment and radiology area provide an ideal location to work-up cases safely, in a controlled environment. Portola Valley Training Center is Northern California's Premier Horse Facility in the Heart of Silicon Valley. Among the amenities on the 60-acre grounds are many meticulously groomed, maintained jumping, flat arenas, and 40 acres for off-training day leisure rides. From Dressage to Show Jumping and Hunters, with PVTC's central location, trainers have excellent access to the Pacific Coast & U.S. Show Circuit. THE LOCATION That Has It All! With plenty of public open space in the rolling San Francisco Bay Area hills and every amenity you could want within a short drive, it's a delightful place to practice medicine and call home. The perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts—just 30 minutes to the coast, minutes to redwood groves, and less than 4 hours to Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. Furthermore, San Francisco's countless metropolitan and cultural attractions are just a short drive for a day or evening out on the town. You are easily connected to the rest of the world with both the SFO and SJC International Airports within easy reach. Back to Careers... TO APPLY: Please email your cover letter and resume to Human Resources... EMAIL RESUME TO LEARN MORE: Please email your inquiry to Human Resources... EMAIL QUESTIONS Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics provides world-class equine healthcare. Our state-of-the-art hospitals, outpatient clinics and mobile services offer preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic and treatment services, in addition to medicine and surgery. We continue to expand our range of services, keeping pace with technology by acquiring leading-edge equipment and expertise. At Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics, our core values focus on consideration for our clients, colleagues, and fellow team members. We cultivate collaboration by clearly communicating with clients, caregivers, and colleagues, respecting referring veterinarians and encouraging our own team members to engage in dialogue that fosters professional growth and personal work-life balance. We are fueled by and embody compassion in every interaction with our equine patients, as well as with all the people concerned and invested in their wellbeing. Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. >

Equine Veterinary Assistant Santa Cruz Area Primary Hospital/Clinic: Salinas We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing Santa Cruz team. The successful candidate will provide exceptional support to veterinarians in their daily schedules by assisting with patient care and performing critical administrative duties. The Veterinary Assistant will work well under time constraints and pressure, being able to maintain a positive attitude and pivot quickly as circumstances and schedules change. RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively assist veterinarian with patient care using appropriate protection and safety measures, including (but not limited to) preparing treatment area for patient examination, restraining horses during examination and procedures, assisting with and/or performing diagnostic imaging and treatment, assisting with unloading from and onto trailers Collect and organize equipment for daily appointments, including restocking of veterinarian vehicle and treatment rooms Help maintain cleanliness of the practice, including but not limited to disinfecting surfaces, cleaning treatment and surgery areas, cleaning drains, stocking feeding stalls, and emptying trash Perform routine laboratory tests, documenting results and communicating with veterinarian Assist with preparation of surgical packs, tables, carts, medications, drapes, etc. Track procedures performed and medications used during appointments, to assist the veterinarian with invoicing and restocking Perform post-surgical and post-treatment cleaning procedures Complete billing in our HVMS. Assist with driving to and from appointments. Other duties as requested QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED equivalent with prior equine restraint and handling experience required Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally Superb organizational skills that reflect proven ability to multi-task and own the details Tech-savvy, adaptable to new software and programs Resourceful and collaborative team-player Ability to maintain confidentiality Proficient in Microsoft Office Proficient in working online Must pass background check and have clean motor vehicle records history Language Ability: Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply simple math formulas. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills EXPECTATIONS To treat other people with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. To be dependable and punctual on working hours scheduled and to be willing to stay beyond scheduled hours if needed. To be a self-starter and take the required initiative to perform all tasks successfully. To obtain required knowledge and skills relevant to the job responsibilities. To promote continuous quality of service improvements. To maintain confidentiality with regards to client, doctor, and patient information. To conduct oneself professionally as a representative of Avanti Equine Veterinary Partners, and its network Practices, refraining from inappropriate language and behavior. To constructively communicate progress, problems or other issues requiring attention to the Operations Manager. To offer solutions and demonstrate a positive attitude when dealing with clients, supervisors, doctors, owners, and other team members. To maintain a professional appearance and a courteous attitude. To contribute to the overall team by utilizing your skills and knowledge to achieve performance excellence. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment/conditions characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Limited exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to sit, for long periods of time; walk and stand regularly. Able to speak frequently. Repetitive use of hands and fingers. Must be able to sit in front of a computer for long periods of time. Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job. Physical demand requirements are in keeping of those for sedentary work. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. SCHEDULE Full-time schedule would be 4 days, 10 hour shifts (40hr/week) Looking for a candidate with open flexibility for a schedule between Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 6:30pm No weekends required DETAILS/BENEFITS Full-time, hourly position — $19-$23 per hour Employer contribution to medical insurance Dental and vision insurance Health Savings Account Additional voluntary insurance options 401(k) with employer match Employee assistance program Paid time off and paid holidays Employee discount Referral program Back to Careers... TO APPLY: Please email your cover letter and resume to Human Resources... EMAIL RESUME TO LEARN MORE: Please email your inquiry to Human Resources... EMAIL QUESTIONS Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics provides world-class equine healthcare. Our state-of-the-art hospitals, outpatient clinics and mobile services offer preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic and treatment services, in addition to medicine and surgery. We continue to expand our range of services, keeping pace with technology by acquiring leading-edge equipment and expertise. At Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics, our core values focus on consideration for our clients, colleagues, and fellow team members. We cultivate collaboration by clearly communicating with clients, caregivers, and colleagues, respecting referring veterinarians and encouraging our own team members to engage in dialogue that fosters professional growth and personal work-life balance. We are fueled by and embody compassion in every interaction with our equine patients, as well as with all the people concerned and invested in their wellbeing. Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. >

Lachlan Benoit Back to Veterinary/Pharmacy Staff... Veterinary Assistant Primary Location: Menlo Park ​ Adopted at birth from New York, Lachlan grew up with two older siblings in a small town in New Hampshire. At age 7, he began riding English and jumping; rode until he was in middle school; then took a hiatus until he moved to Southern California, where he worked as an exerciser rider and cared for 63 horses at the Orange County Polo Club. He also worked as a private groom and taught summer camp riding lessons in SoCal. Lachlan’s goal in life since he was a child has been to work with equines and someday open his own wild horse sanctuary. Toward that end, he volunteered at a farm animal sanctuary called The Gentle Barn and was able to work closely with a wild mustang who had dwarfism and was blind in her right eye. Lachlan reports, “That was the most eye-opening experience I’ve ever had, seeing how animals come in traumatized but are able to work through it by putting their trust into kind-hearted people.” He says that becoming an equine veterinary assistant will give him the opportunity to learn and grow so in the future he’ll be able to use what he learns to pursue his dream. He is also attending Southern New Hampshire University (online), working toward his bachelor’s degree in Sociology. , Lachlan considers himself “a huge cat dad.” He immediately misses his black cat Coco and Kiara, his Siamese, the second he leaves to go anywhere. He enjoys relaxing at home with his kitties and watching Disney+. Since moving to the SF Bay Area, Lachlan has also been spending much of his free time exploring the beautiful parks and nature preserves. And, since he does not currently have a horse of his own, he’s looking for opportunities to ride! >

ISELP Symposium Notes for Attendees Only (password required) ... This event is open to all veterinarians. PRICING & REGISTRATION • TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS • Friday-Sunday, May 8-10, 2020 17th Annual Symposium ISELP 3-Day Module: Neck & Back Please visit the ISELP website for full details including instructors, pricing and registration. Lectures on Friday and Saturday are at: The Palo Alto Elks Lodge 4249 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306 Wet Lab on Sunday will take place at: Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinic (At the Portola Valley Training Center) 100 Ansel Lane Menlo Park, CA 94026 Contact: Hadley Bickford Phone: 1 (650) 854-3162 Reserve your accommodations early to ensure lodging availability! Please join us on Saturday night for a BBQ hosted at Steinbeck Peninsula Equine in Menlo Park , approximately 6 miles from the Palo Alto Elks Lodge. After lectures conclude, decompress with barbeque, beer, and lawn games! Transport from the Elks Lodge provided upon request. ISELP offers a comprehensive program of advanced education in the field of equine lamenesses and osteoarticular, musculotendinous and nervous pathology, covering the different parts of the locomotor system of the horse. These modules cover eight topics: Distal frontlimb: foot, pastern, fetlock jjoint Middle frontlimb: palmar fetlock, metacarpus and tendons, carpus, carpal canal Proximal frontlimb: forearm, elbow and shoulder Distal hindlimb:foot, pastern, fetlock, metatarsus Middle hindlimb: hock and crus Proximal hindlimb: stifle and thigh Neck and thoracolumbar area Lumbosacral area and pelvis Our 2020 focus will be the Neck and Back. ​ For each topic, the following data will be considered: Descriptive anatomy Functional anatomy and Biomechanics Clinical (physical and dynamic) examination including diagnostic blocks Diagnostic imaging (radiology, ultrasonography, nuclear scintigraphy, MRI) Treatment and management Travel & Accommodations ISELP Travel & Accommodations Travel: Palo Alto and Menlo Park are approximately equidistant from San Francisco and San Jose, accessible via the San Jose International Airport (SJC), the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the San Jose Diridon Amtrak station (SJC) or San Jose Diridon Greyhound station. Depending on the day and time, it's about a 40 to 60-minute drive from either San Francisco or San Jose to the Palo Alto Elks Lodge. Accommodations: The Palo Alto Elks is directly next door to Dinah's Garden Hotel . The Hilton Garden Inn, Crowne Plaza, and the Residence Inn by Marriott are also within waking distance. > Please visit the ISELP website for full details including instructors, pricing and registration. PRICING & REGISTRATION • Reserve your accommodations early to ensure availability!

Ongoing Education Leads to the Best Outcomes ASK OUR VETS! We believe that bringing together the experience and observations of everyone who participates in the care of the horse is imperative, so education is important for all. We actively pursue professional development for our veterinarians and staff; mentor interns, residents and technicians-in-training; publish our findings to benefit our colleagues; and share our knowledge with horse owners and caregivers. COMMUNITY In addition to sharing knowledge with clients at every opportunity, our veterinarians and staff often make public presentations on equine health care topics. Sign up for our email list to receive notifications about upcoming events. STUDENTS We offer learning opportunities for students interested in veterinary careers including behind-the-scenes visits for high school students, mobile services ride-alongs and summer employment for students over the age of 18. > PROFESSIONALS Students enrolled in veterinary technician programs and veterinary medical schools, as well as recently graduated veterinarians are invited to apply for our professional education programs:​ Vet Tech Student Externship... Veterinary Student Externship... Veterinarian Internship... Veterinarian Residency...

Client Forms New Client Form Please complete and return this 2-page New Client Form to provide us with information about your animal(s), as well as contact and payment details Medical Consent & Release Form We will let you know if this Medical Consent & Release Form is needed to allow us to provide specific medical treatment to your animal. Anesthesia & Surgery Consent & Release Form We will let you know if this Anesthesia & Surgery Consent & Release Form is needed to allow us to provide specific medical treatment to your animal. Bone Scan Client Form and FAQ This Nuclear Scintigraphy Form and FAQ is a 2-page PDF that includes a form that must be completed and submitted when scheduling a bone scan, which will provide us with pertinent account information, as well as critical information about your horse to ensure we order the right amount of technetium. It also provides answers to frequently asked questions about the procedure. Horse Show / Event Client Form If you are not already a Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics client, please complete and return this Horse Show / Event Client Form to allow us to treat your animal, if needed, at a horse show or event. Euthanasia Consent Form The Euthanasia Consent Form allows you to select your preference for the disposition of your animal's remains. Stall Info Card Complete and post this Stall Info Card to ensure that caretakers and veterinarians have all of your horse's important healthcare information at hand in the event of an illness, accident or emergency. >

Andrea Totten Back to Veterinary/Pharmacy Staff... Veterinary Technician Primary Location: Salinas ​ Andrea grew up in Santa Cruz, CA. She has worked for several A-rated Hunter/Jumper trainers. Her mother has always supported her passion for horses, which has allowed her to pursue riding. Andrea loves teaching riding lessons and riding young horses. She has always been interested in veterinary medicine. When she’s not at work, she is riding her two horses and spending time with her boyfriend and dog. >

Educational Opportunities for High School and College Students We offer a variety of educational opportunities for undergraduate students (18 and older) who are interested in horses or considering a future career in equine health care. If you'd like to learn more about opportunities for undergraduate students, please email us and tell us about yourself, your equine experience, your interests and which of our clinics is most convenient to your location. Visit One of our Clinics Students can arrange to spend a day at one of our clinics to get a behind-the-scenes look at the hospital and observe in-house appointments, procedures, surgeries and patient treatments. If you'd like to visit one of our clinics, please email us . Please note that we cannot provide any hands-on opportunities to student visitors. Volunteer at One of our Clinics If you have a day or two per week on an ongoing basis, you may want to consider volunteering at one of our clinics. You'll gain first-hand experience observing what goes on at an equine hospital and outpatient clinic and learn about what it takes to run a veterinary practice. To learn more about volunteer opportunities at our clinics, please email us . Please note that we cannot provide hands-on opportunities to student observers. Ride Along on Field Calls Spending a day with one of our mobile veterinarians gives students a valuable glimpse into the world of equine health care. A day in the life of a mobile veterinarian may include routine primary care visits, pre-purchase or lameness exams, treatment follow-ups, emergencies and much more. If you’re interested in a ride-along, please email us . Summer Employment Summer employment opportunities may be available for students during our busiest months each year. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have extensive horse handling experience, and be available for a working interview. Please apply early, as these positions fill quickly. If you'd like to apply for summer employment, please email us and tell us about yourself, your equine experience, your interests and which of our clinics is most convenient to your location. >

Lisette Breaux Menlo Park Office Team Lisette Breaux grew up in South San Francisco and Pacifica. Lisette and her sister spent summers at their grandparents’ cattle farm in Turlock and riding horses at their aunt and uncle’s ranch in Fresno. She attended rodeos in which her family competed in barrel racing and team roping events, and her family taught her basic horse care and riding skills. Lisette started riding at 8 years old, on a pony name Pokey and some of her family’s barrel racing horses. As a teen, she attended an English riding camp in Watsonville, where she learned to jump; took lessons during her senior year in high school at Park Pacifica Stables; had a few more English lessons during college; and rode her best friend’s OTT Thoroughbreds, Allie and Banks. She enjoys both Western and English riding, and now goes trail riding at various ranches about twice a year, with her husband and friends. She hopes to get back into regular riding lessons soon. Meanwhile, Lisette has been a volunteer for the therapeutic riding program at BOK Ranch at the Horse Park at Woodside, serving as a groom and horse walker during children’s lessons. Lisette cared for a variety of family pets, over the years, including Black Labradors, a duck, bunny, rats, a chicken, lizards, a canary, finches, and a cat (not all at the same time). She enjoys pet sitting for friends and hopes to someday own her own dog. In college, Lisette began as a Psychology major at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, but eventually switched to Allied Health Science with an interest in veterinary care and has continued her education in the San Francisco Bay Area at Skyline College and the College of San Mateo. Lisette spent 13 years as a nanny before joining the office team at Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinic in Menlo Park, which is allowing her to pursue her other passions including her love of horses and helping people. It’s a great place for her to work, at this point in her life, as she is curious and excited about the possibility of becoming a vet tech in the future. ​ In her leisure time, in addition to riding whenever she gets the chance, Lisette enjoys hiking with friends, spending time with her husband and family, playing board games, baking, and drawing. Back to Office Staff... >

Emergency Services Always CALL for emergency service. Monterey Bay / Salinas Area: (831) 455-1808 San Francisco Bay Area: (650) 854-3162 Do NOT email, text or use Facebook Messenger in an emergency. ​ Be sure to provide detailed directions and a phone number where you can be reached. In an emergency, first and foremost, remain calm. Before you call your veterinarian, assess your horse’s condition to the best of your abilities. Find assessment guidelines on our Emergency Horse Care Poster or in our Equine Emergency First Aid Brochure . Learn how to check your horse’s vital signs . ​ This information will help the veterinarian determine the severity of the condition and be better prepared to provide prompt and efficient treatment upon arrival. Accurate and detailed information will help the veterinarian suggest the best course of action for you. prior to arrival at the horse’s location. Urgent, emergency and critical care veterinary services are available 24 / 7 / 365 at our hospitals in Salinas and Menlo Park and via our mobile services if transporting your horse is impractical. Veterinarians are on-site at all times to oversee in-patient horses, and a surgeon and anesthetist are always on-call for emergencies. Our in-house labs can provide results in minutes for critical cases, rather than the overnight waits typical when using outside labs. Download a PDF of our 12" x 18" Emergency Horse Care Poster to print yourself. Email us to request a printed poster . Be sure to include your name and mailing address. Download a PDF of our Emergency First Aid Brochure to print yourself. Email us to request a printed brochure . Be sure to include your name and mailing address. Download a PDF of our Stall Info Card to print yourself. Email us to request a laminated Stall Info Card . Be sure to include your name and mailing address. Are You Prepared? Stall Info Card We recommend keeping an equine first aid kit on hand. Minimum suggested contents include: Latex gloves Stethoscope Digital thermometer (sold for humans) or equine thermometer 60ml syringe Physiological saline (250ml bottle) Nitrofurazone topical dressing (Fura-Zone) Chlorhexidine solution (8 oz) Electrolytes Triple antibiotic (tube) Aluminum bandage spray (Aluspray) Cotton combine bandage/disposable leg wrap (RediRoll) Vetrap bandage (roll) Brown gauze (roll) White gauze (roll) Non-adherent dressings - assorted sizes (Telfa) We strongly recommend that you post your horse's detailed vital information next to his/her stall, in case of emergency. At your next appointment, ask us for a laminated Stall Info Card or download and print your own . Equine First Aid Kit > Find more information about emergency and disaster preparedness in the Resources section of our website...