ICU/Hospital Equine Veterinary Technician Level III

Outlaw Equine; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

Time and a half over 40 hours

Job summary

A veterinary practice specializing in equine care is seeking an experienced ICU/Hospital Equine Veterinary Technician Level III in Decatur, TX. The role involves assisting veterinarians, monitoring hospitalized patients, and performing tasks such as blood draws and IV placement. Candidates are expected to have 3-5 years of experience with horses and at least one year as a Veterinary Technician. The position offers a salary of $50,000 - $60,000 per year with rotating shifts in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist vets in appointments/emergencies.
• Help with daily treatments on hospitalized patients.
• Monitor and run fluids on patients.

Skills

Assisting veterinarians

Triage emergencies

Monitoring hospitalized patients

IV catheter placement

Blood draws and lab work

Foaling out mares

Advanced imaging assistance

Education

High school or equivalent

Accredited Veterinary Technician Program

Job description

Position: ICU/Hospital Equine Veterinary Technician Level III

Location: Decatur, TX

Job Id:211

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ICU/Hospital Equine Veterinary Technician

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
• 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 3: Advanced Technician (RVT with experience)

$50,000-60,000/Year ($22-30/hr)

Focus: High-level technical proficiency, specialized skills, and complex case management.

Core Skills:

• Performing advanced imaging assistance (endoscopy, digital radiography, advanced ultrasound).
• Managing critical care cases (foals in NICU, colic cases, post-surgical recovery).
• Monitoring and adjusting anesthesia for surgical procedures.
• Advanced wound management (skin grafts, drains, complex bandages).
• Performing advanced lab diagnostics (blood gas analysis, cytology prep, specialized testing).
• Assisting in surgical procedures (sterile prep, instrument handling, surgical monitoring).
• Dental technician support (sedated floats, extractions).
• Specialized reproductive assistance (breeding, AI, foal resuscitation).
• Making treatment sheets with veterinarians orders and ensuring compliance.
• Training Level 1 and Level 2 technicians.

Team Leader (Advanced Technician + Leadership)

$55,000 – 65,000/Year ($25-35/hr)

Focus: Clinical expertise + team management and coordination.