Equine Veterinary Technician - Ambulatory Lameness Expert

NVA Equine; Wellington (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Equine Services offers comprehensive expertise in sport horse management, lameness diagnosis, imaging, treatments and rehabilitation. We are seeking an experienced Equine Veterinary Technician to join our team in Florida.

You will assist veterinarians with ambulatory calls, help place IV catheters, collect blood, and support imaging procedures such as radiography and ultrasound. Safety for horses, clients, and staff is a priority in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience working as an Equine Veterinary Technician.
• Strong equine handling and horsemanship skills.
• Experience placing IV catheters and drawing blood.
• Comfortable assisting with injections, joint procedures, and diagnostic testing.
• Ability to jog and lunge horses for veterinary evaluations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with ambulatory farm calls, examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Safely place and manage IV catheters and administer medications as directed.
• Collect, handle, and process bloodwork and other diagnostic samples.
• Assist with joint injections and other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, medications, and supplies for ambulatory calls.
• Assist with lameness evaluations, including jogging, lunging, and handling horses safely.
• Assist with radiography, ultrasound, and other diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Monitor patients during and after procedures and communicate changes to the veterinarian.
• Properly restrain and handle horses while prioritizing safety for the horse, client, veterinarian, and team.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and transportation of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Equine handling

IV catheter placement

Blood collection

Lameness evaluation

Radiography/Ultrasound assistance

Job description

Atlantic Equine Services offers comprehensive expertise in sport horse management, lameness diagnosis, imaging, treatments and rehabilitation. We are seeking an experienced Equine Veterinary Technician to join our team in Florida.

You will assist veterinarians with ambulatory calls, help place IV catheters, collect blood, and support imaging procedures such as radiography and ultrasound. Safety for horses, clients, and staff is a priority in a fast-paced environment.