ICU/Hospital Equine Veterinary Technician Level II

Outlaw Equine; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

Time and a half over 40 hours

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Decatur, TX is seeking an ICU/Hospital Equine Veterinary Technician Level II. The role involves assisting veterinarians in critical care, performing procedures like IV catheter placements, and monitoring hospitalized patients. Candidates should have experience with horses and a preferred background as a Veterinary Technician. The position offers competitive salary ranging from $40,000 to $55,000 annually, along with benefits such as employee discounts and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience with horses is required.
• 1 year as a Veterinary Technician preferred.
• 1 year as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists vets during appointments and emergencies.
• Helps with triage for critical patients.
• Administers treatments and monitors patients.

Skills

Placing IV catheters

Administering IM injections

Running in-house diagnostics

Client communication

Monitoring anesthesia

Education

High school or equivalent

Accredited Veterinary Technician Program

Job description

Position: ICU/Hospital Equine Veterinary Technician Level II

Location: Decatur, TX

Job Id: 210

# of Openings: 1

Job Responsibilities

• 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

Level 2: Intermediate Technician (or newly graduated RVT)

$40,000-55,000/Year ($18‑25/hr)

Focus: Greater independence in clinical procedures, more advanced patient care.

Core Skills

• Placing IV catheters and maintaining fluid therapy lines
• Administering IM and IV injections
• Collecting blood, urine, and fecal samples
• Running in‑house diagnostics (CBC, chemistry, fecals, urinalysis)
• Performing and monitoring sedation under veterinarian supervision
• Managing wound care and more advanced bandaging (Robert Jones, foot bandages)
• Assisting with diagnostic imaging (radiographs, ultrasound)
• Monitoring anesthesia during routine procedures
• Recognizing early signs of colic, laminitis, or other emergencies
• Client communication for basic patient updates and care instructions
• Maintaining detailed patient records and treatment sheets