Equine Veterinary Technician - Surgeon Assistant & Anesthetist Fairfield Equine Associates - 3.1 Newtown, CT Job Details Full-time $24 - $26 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Continuing education credits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Surgery Perioperative care Equine experience Animal restraint Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description

EQUINE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN - SURGEON ASSISTANT & ANESTHETIST

Newtown, CT | Full-Time | In Person Fairfield Equine is looking for an experienced, highly motivated, energetic, and hardworking Equine Veterinary Technician to join our surgical team as a Surgeon Assistant & Anesthetist!

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced equine technician who enjoys surgery, anesthesia, emergency cases, and working closely with veterinarians in a fast-paced hospital environment. Responsibilities Perform anesthesia for elective and emergency equine surgeries Prepare patients, including bloodwork, IVC placement, and pre-operative medications Induce and maintain general anesthesia for a variety of patients and procedures Maintain and stock anesthesia equipment and communicate equipment needs Perform medical calculations and safely handle controlled substances Assist surgeons with examinations, procedures, diagnostics, and surgical preparation Maintain sterility and anticipate the needs of the surgeon Provide safe patient handling, restraint, and preparation Jog horses for lameness evaluations Assist with ambulatory appointments, including driving, procedure setup, sterile procedures, jogging, and lunging Assist with post-operative care, bandage changes, procedures, and radiographs Support intern DVM anesthesia training Assist other hospital departments as needed Qualifications Minimum 3 years of sport horse or equine experience required Prior equine veterinary technician experience required Prior anesthesia experience preferred

LVT/CVT/RVT

preferred Strong horse handling skills with a variety of breeds and temperaments Comfortable jogging horses for lameness evaluations Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to lift 50+ lbs Able to work independently and as part of a team Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to emergency cases Schedule & On-Call Full-time, Monday-Friday Anesthesia on-call responsibilities: approximately 7-15 days/month Weekend on-call responsibilities as needed Anesthesia on-call training provided If you are an experienced equine technician with a passion for surgery and anesthesia and are looking to join a collaborative, high-level equine veterinary practice, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay:

$24.00 - $26.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Experience:

Equine:

3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person