Equine Veterinary Technician - Surgeon Assistant & Anesthetist

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

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
• 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
• 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

• Anesthesia on-call responsibilities: approximately 7-15 days/month
• Weekend on-call responsibilities as needed
• Anesthesia 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

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.