ICU/Hospital Equine Veterinary Technician Level I

Outlaw Equine; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

Time and a half over 40 hours

Job summary

An equine veterinary clinic in Decatur, TX, is hiring an ICU/Hospital Equine Veterinary Technician for rotating 12-hour shifts. Successful candidates will assist veterinarians, manage in-house patient care, and perform emergency procedures. Experience in equine handling and veterinary practices is essential. The position offers competitive compensation, employee discounts, and benefits such as paid time off, providing a great opportunity for animal lovers looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with horses required.
• 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Technician preferred.
• People-oriented with a high stress tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Assist vets during appointments and emergencies.
• Monitor hospitalized patients in ICU.
• Administer medications and perform lab work.

Skills

Restraint and safe handling of horses

Basic patient observation and recording vitals

Administering oral medications and topical treatments

Grooming, bathing, and hoof cleaning

Cleaning stalls and equipment

Bandage changes

Education

High school or equivalent

Accredited Veterinary Technician Program

Job description

ICU/Hospital Equine Veterinary Technician Level I

Location: Decatur, TX

Hiring for a rotating 12-hour shift, 4 days on 3 days off. 40-50 hours a week, rotating weekends and nights. Everyone rotates through each shift. Hiring beginner, intermediate and advanced level technicians.

Job responsibilities would include but not limited to

• Assisting vets in anything they may need for appointments/emergencies
• Helping triage emergencies (Colic, lacerations, neurological issues, etc.)
• Responsible for daily treatments on in house hospitalized patients; Critical in ICU and noncritical patients.
• Helping restrain for endoscopy procedures
• Performing physical exams and temperature checks
• Monitoring and running fluids on patients
• Holding twitches and restraining horses while passing NGT
• Placing IV catheters, administering IV and IM injections
• Entering bills from emergencies and making treatment plans
• Assisting on farm calls
• Prepping patients for emergency and elective surgeries
• Blood draws and performing lab work
• Doctoring wounds, performing breathing treatments, and independently monitoring horses during the day and night shift.
• Foaling out Mares
• Monitoring mares on foal watch

Experience in any of the following areas would be a tremendous asset, but not required:

• Drawing up drop down medications

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Time and a half over 40 hours

Required Experience

• Horse: 3-5 years (Required)
• Veterinary Technician: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
• RVT, LVT, CVT preferred but not required.
• Minimum of three professional references are required with resume.
• Education: High school or equivalent
• Accredited Veterinary Technician Program (Preferred)

ICU Rotating shifts: Day shift: 7am -7pm; Night Shift: 7pm -7am

This job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• People-oriented - enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• High stress tolerance - thrives in a high-pressure environment

$30,000-40,000/Year ($14-20hr)

Focus: Foundational skills, direct patient care under supervision.

Core Skills:

• Restraint and safe handling of horses (foals, yearlings, adults).
• Basic patient observation and recording vitals (TPR, weight, BCS).
• Grooming, bathing, and hoof cleaning.
• Cleaning stalls, water buckets, and equipment.
• Administering oral medications and topical treatments.
• Bandage changes (basic limb wraps).
• Assisting with feeding schedules and monitoring appetite/water intake.
• Maintaining cleanliness of treatment and exam areas.
• Assisting veterinarians or senior techs during basic procedures.
• Understanding basic equine anatomy and medical terminolo gy.