Equine Surgical Technician & Anesthesia Specialist

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Equine Veterinary Technician to join our surgical team as Surgeon Assistant & Anesthetist in Newtown, CT.

This full-time, in-person role focuses on anesthesia, surgery support, emergency cases, and high-level patient care. You will perform anesthesia for elective and emergency equine surgeries, prepare patients, induce and maintain anesthesia, assist surgeons, and manage equipment while ensuring safety and sterility in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of sport horse or equine experience.
• Prior equine veterinary technician experience required.
• Prior anesthesia experience preferred.
• Strong horse handling skills with a variety of breeds and temperaments.
• Comfortable jogging horses for lameness evaluations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to emergency cases.

Responsibilities

• Perform anesthesia for elective and emergency equine surgeries.
• Prepare patients, including bloodwork, IVC placement, and pre-operative medications.
• Induce and maintain general anesthesia for a variety of patients and procedures.
• Maintain and stock anesthesia equipment and communicate equipment needs.
• Perform medical calculations and safely handle controlled substances.
• Assist surgeons with examinations, procedures, diagnostics, and surgical preparation.
• Maintain sterility and anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
• Provide safe patient handling, restraint, and preparation.
• Jog horses for lameness evaluations.
• Assist with ambulatory appointments, including driving, procedure setup, sterile procedures, jogging, and lunging.
• Assist with post-operative care, bandage changes, procedures, and radiographs.
• Assist other hospital departments as needed.

Skills

Equine experience

Anesthesia experience

Horse handling

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent/teamwork

Lifting requirement

Emergency adaptation

Job description

National Veterinary Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Equine Veterinary Technician to join our surgical team as Surgeon Assistant & Anesthetist in Newtown, CT.

This full-time, in-person role focuses on anesthesia, surgery support, emergency cases, and high-level patient care. You will perform anesthesia for elective and emergency equine surgeries, prepare patients, induce and maintain anesthesia, assist surgeons, and manage equipment while ensuring safety and sterility in a fast-paced