Equine Hospital Lead Technician

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Lead Hospital Technician - Newtown, CT

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Fairfield Equine is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Hospital Technician to join our equine hospital team in Newtown, CT.

The Lead Hospital Technician will oversee the day-to-day hospital team, with a focus on leadership, patient care, scheduling, organization, and problem-solving. This is a hands-on leadership position in a busy equine sports medicine practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the hospital technician team.
• Coordinate hospital and staff schedules, including holidays and on-call coverage.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
• Schedule hospital appointments, procedures, imaging, and farrier services.
• Assist with exams, procedures, imaging, and daytime surgeries as needed.
• Support daily horse care, treatments, and hospital operations.
• Monitor billing, deposits, and client balances.
• Manage inventory and ordering of hospital supplies, hay, grain, and bedding.
• Participate in staff meetings, leadership meetings, and team check-ins.
• Communicate schedules, staffing needs, and hospital maintenance concerns to practice leadership.
• Participate in the hospital on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with horses in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong horse-handling skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Equine veterinary technician experience and/or LVT credentials are a plus.
• Ability to carry up to 50 lbs. and jog horses for lameness exams.

About Fairfield Equine

Fairfield Equine is a multi-veterinarian equine sports medicine practice offering lameness, surgery, MRI, scintigraphy, 24-hour emergency care, ambulatory services, wellness, and advanced diagnostic imaging.

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health's innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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Newtown, Connecticut, United States

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