Equine Veterinary Technician — On-Site, Full-Time

Desert Mountain Equine; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Mountain Equine in Queen Creek, AZ seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our on-site team. You will assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and anesthesia support, while caring for horses and communicating care plans to owners.

This full-time position focuses on maintaining patient records, enabling smooth clinic operations, and promoting preventive health and safe handling practices in a compassionate, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Strong animal care and pet care skills for safe handling and routine equine care.
• Veterinary technology skills, including exams, procedures, basic lab work, and accurate medical recordkeeping.
• Anesthesiology-related skills, including preparing patients, monitoring vital signs, and supporting recovery under supervision.
• Ability to explain treatment plans, home care instructions, and preventive health practices clearly.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include prior equine veterinary experience, strong communication and teamwork skills, physical ability to work safely around large animals, and relevant certification or degree in veterinary technology or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures, including preparing equipment and handling horses safely.
• Monitor patient status and provide routine animal care, including administering medications and collecting samples.
• Support basic lab testing, anesthesia and recovery under supervision.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with inventory management.
• Explain care instructions and reinforce treatment plans to clients.

Skills

Animal care

Vet tech skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Client education

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary Technician certification or degree

Job description

Desert Mountain Equine in Queen Creek, AZ seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our on-site team. You will assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and anesthesia support, while caring for horses and communicating care plans to owners.

This full-time position focuses on maintaining patient records, enabling smooth clinic operations, and promoting preventive health and safe handling practices in a compassionate, team-focused environment.