Equine Surgery Technician

Equine Surgery Technician

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

• Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Overtime as needed based on surgical caseload
• On-call responsibilities required

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Types of Procedures

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

Why Join Fairfield Equine?

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.