Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

NVA Equine; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

401(k)

Employee veterinary service discount

Job summary

San Antonio Equine Hospital is expanding our surgical services, seeking an experienced equine anesthesia technician to help build and support a high-performing surgical team.

In this full-time role you will induce, monitor, and recover equine anesthesia, collaborate with surgeons and staff for smooth case flow, assist with diagnostics and treatments, maintain equipment and sterile technique, and contribute to ongoing service growth. Learn more at sanantonioequine.com.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in equine anesthesia is required; credentialed technicians preferred; experienced assistants considered.
• Calm, focused presence in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills both in and out of the OR.
• Strong horsemanship and safe handling of horses of all sizes and temperaments.
• Dependable, organized, and eager to contribute to a developing program.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover equine anesthesia safely and confidently.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons and surgical staff for efficient case flow.
• Assist with diagnostics and treatments within the hospital.
• Maintain equipment, uphold sterile technique, and support patient safety.
• Participate in continuous improvement as the surgery program grows.

Skills

Equine anesthesia experience

Calm under pressure

Communication and teamwork

Horsemanship / handling horses

Dependable / organized

Job description

Equine Anesthesia Technician – Full Time

San Antonio Equine Hospital is expanding our surgical services, and we are seeking an experienced equine anesthesia technician to help build and support a high-performing surgical team. If you excel in the fast-paced, detail-oriented environment of the OR and are committed to exceptional patient care, we want to meet you.

The Role

• Induce, monitor, and recover equine anesthesia safely and confidently
• Collaborate closely with surgeons and surgical support staff for efficient case flow
• Assist with diagnostics and treatments within the hospital
• Maintain equipment, uphold sterile technique, and support patient safety at every step
• Participate in continuous improvement as we grow and refine our surgery services

What We’re Looking For

• Prior experience in equine anesthesia is required (credentialed technicians preferred; highly experienced assistants considered)
• Calm, focused presence in high-pressure and time-sensitive situations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills — in and out of the OR
• Strong horsemanship and safe handling of horses of all sizes and temperaments
• Dependable, organized, and eager to contribute to a developing program

Why Join Our Team?

• Grow with us — be part of building a strong, modern surgical service
• Work alongside supportive doctors who value the skills of their technicians
• Opportunity to expand knowledge and take on increasing responsibility
• Collaborative, positive team culture with a focus on patient advocacy

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wage, starting at $22/hour (based on experience & credentials)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
• Paid time off, continuing education allowance
• 401(k), life & disability coverage (full-time)
• Employee veterinary service discount

If you're ready to take the next step in your equine anesthesia career and play a key role in shaping a growing surgery program, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more at sanantonioequine.com