Equine Vet Tech – Surgeon Assistant & Anesthetist

NVA Equine; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Equine in Newtown, CT is seeking an experienced Equine Veterinary Technician to join our surgical team as Surgeon Assistant & Anesthetist. This full-time, in-person role focuses on anesthesia, surgery support, emergency cases, and collaboration with veterinarians in a fast-paced hospital.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years in sport horse care, prior equine technician experience, and anesthesia experience preferred. Hourly pay range is $25.00–$30.00 DOE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of sport horse or equine experience.
• Prior equine veterinary technician experience.
• Prior anesthesia experience preferred.
• LVT/CVT/RVT preferred.

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
• 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
• Support intern DVM anesthesia training
• Assist other hospital departments as needed

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Horse handling

Teamwork

Emergency care

Strong communication

Physical strength

Job description

Fairfield Equine in Newtown, CT is seeking an experienced Equine Veterinary Technician to join our surgical team as Surgeon Assistant & Anesthetist. This full-time, in-person role focuses on anesthesia, surgery support, emergency cases, and collaboration with veterinarians in a fast-paced hospital.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years in sport horse care, prior equine technician experience, and anesthesia experience preferred. Hourly pay range is $25.00–$30.00 DOE.