Veterinary Technician - Equine

NVA Equine; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairfield Equine Associates is seeking a dependable Equine Hospital Stable Hand to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment and provide daily care for our equine patients. The role supports the veterinary team and hospital protocols to ensure optimal patient comfort and cleanliness.

The position requires experience with horses, reliability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. It entails early mornings and evening shifts, plus physical tasks such as lifting and stall

Qualifications

• Previous horse-handling and equine experience required.
• Comfortable handling horses of varying temperaments and sizes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Must be comfortable with physically demanding work, including lifting at least 50 lbs.
• Experience in a veterinary or hospital setting is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Hand-walk hospitalized horses as directed by the veterinary team
• Feed and water horses according to individual patient instructions
• Clean and maintain stalls, aisles and treatment areas
• Restock hay, grain, bedding/shavings, and other hospital supplies
• Drag and maintain the arena
• Maintain an organized and safe work environment
• Follow all hospital safety procedures and patient-care protocols
• Perform other stable and hospital duties as needed

Skills

Horse handling

Physical fitness

Team player

Independent worker

Job description

Fairfield Equine Associates is seeking a dependable and hardworking Equine Hospital Stable Hand to join our team. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment while providing daily care and support for our equine patients.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working around horses, takes pride in maintaining a clean facility, and can work independently while following veterinary instructions and hospital protocols.

Schedule (can Be Divided)

Monday-Sunday: 6am to 9am and 4pm to 7pm

Responsibilities

• Hand-walk hospitalized horses as directed by the veterinary team
• Feed and water horses according to individual patient instructions
• Clean and maintain stalls, aisles and treatment areas
• Restock hay, grain, bedding/shavings, and other hospital supplies
• Drag and maintain the arena
• Maintain an organized and safe work environment
• Follow all hospital safety procedures and patient-care protocols
• Perform other stable and hospital duties as needed

Qualifications

• Previous horse-handling and equine experience required
• Comfortable handling horses of varying temperaments and sizes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Must be comfortable with physically demanding work, including lifting at least 50 lbs.
• Experience in a veterinary or hospital setting is a plus, but not required

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, horse-savvy, and takes pride in providing excellent care. This is an important role in ensuring our hospitalized patients receive a clean, safe, and comfortable environment throughout their stay.

If you enjoy working with horses and want to be part of a busy, collaborative equine veterinary hospital, we would love to hear from you!