What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equine Surgery Technician position at NVA Equine?
Fairfield Equine – Newtown, CT
Fairfield Equine is excited to welcome a skilled and motivated Equine Surgery Technician to our team in Newtown, Connecticut. We are a multi-doctor equine sports medicine practice offering advanced diagnostics and surgical care. This position is a key part of our surgical team and plays an important role in delivering exceptional patient care.
This is a great opportunity for a technician who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a practice that values teamwork, professionalism, and high-quality veterinary medicine.
Schedule
Our surgery team performs a variety of elective and emergency procedures, including:
Fairfield Equine is a well-established equine sports medicine practice committed to providing exceptional care while fostering a supportive, team-oriented work environment. Our team works closely together and takes pride in delivering high-quality medicine while supporting each other throughout the day.
If you are an experienced equine technician who enjoys surgery and wants to grow within a dynamic practice, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits
Hourly rate is DOE: $24.00-$26.00/hour.
Fairfield Equine is excited to welcome a skilled and motivated Equine Surgery Technician to our team in Newtown, Connecticut. We are a multi-doctor equine sports medicine practice offering advanced diagnostics and surgical care. This position is a key part of our surgical team and plays an important role in delivering exceptional patient care.
This is a great opportunity for a technician who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a practice that values teamwork, professionalism, and high-quality veterinary medicine.
Schedule
- Full-time, Monday–Friday
- Overtime as needed based on surgical caseload
- On-call responsibilities required
- 3–5 years of veterinary experience, preferably in equine medicine
- Surgical experience strongly preferred
- LVT/CVT/RVT preferred
- Ability to stand for extended periods (8 hours)
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
- Comfortable handling a variety of horses including sport horses, racehorses, stallions, draft breeds, minis, donkeys, and youngstock
- Working knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilization processes, and veterinary medical terminology
- Strong equine handling and restraint skills
- Prepare and organize the surgery suite for elective and emergency procedures
- Serve as the primary circulating surgery technician
- Assist with patient preparation, including clipping and surgical site preparation
- Maintain strict sterile technique and support surgeons during procedures
- Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and prepare surgical packs
- Maintain a clean, organized surgery suite between procedures
- Restock surgical supplies and communicate equipment or inventory needs
- Assist with post-operative care, bandage changes, and radiographs
- Provide support in other areas of the practice when needed, including hospital, imaging, pharmacy, or ambulatory services
Our surgery team performs a variety of elective and emergency procedures, including:
- Arthroscopy, tenoscopy, and bursoscopy
- Castrations
- Fracture repair and screw placement
- Neurectomy and fasciotomy
- Sinus and mass removal surgeries
- Laparoscopy and arthrodesis
- Colic surgery
- Septic joint treatment
- Emergency fracture and laceration repair
Fairfield Equine is a well-established equine sports medicine practice committed to providing exceptional care while fostering a supportive, team-oriented work environment. Our team works closely together and takes pride in delivering high-quality medicine while supporting each other throughout the day.
If you are an experienced equine technician who enjoys surgery and wants to grow within a dynamic practice, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Hourly rate is DOE: $24.00-$26.00/hour.
Salary : $24 - $26