What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equine Veterinary Technician - Surgeon Assistant & Anesthetist position at Fairfield Equine Associates?
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
Salary : $24 - $26