Equine Veterinary Technician - 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

EQUINE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN – SURGEON ASSISTANT & ANESTHETIST

Newtown, CT | Full-Time | In Person

Fairfield Equine is looking for an experienced, highly motivated, energetic, and hardworking Equine Veterinary Technician to join our surgical team as a Surgeon Assistant & Anesthetist!

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced equine technician who enjoys surgery, anesthesia, emergency cases, and working closely with veterinarians in a fast-paced hospital environment.

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

Qualifications

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

Schedule & On-Call

• Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Anesthesia on-call responsibilities: approximately 7–15 days/month
• Weekend on-call responsibilities as neededAnesthesia on-call training provided

If you are an experienced equine technician with a passion for surgery and anesthesia and are looking to join a collaborative, high-level equine veterinary practice, we’d love to hear from you!

Hourly Range: $25.00-$30.00 DOE