Equine Hospital Technician

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Job description:

Newtown, CT | Part-Time | In Person

Fairfield Equine is looking for a highly motivated, energetic, and hardworking Equine Hospital Technician to join our team!

If you have a passion for horses, veterinary medicine, and working in a fast-paced hospital environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Current Schedule:

Saturday & Sunday: 6am-6pm

Monday & Wednesday: 6am to 2pm

Responsibilities:

• Providing general care for hospitalized patients
• Administering medications and treatments as directed by our veterinarians
• Monitoring patients and communicating changes in condition to the veterinary team
• Working alongside our veterinarians and technicians to provide excellent patient care
• Assisting with examinations, procedures, and diagnostic testing
• Assisting with patient handling, restraint, and preparation for procedures
• Maintaining accurate treatment records and patient notes
• Keeping stalls, treatment areas, and the hospital clean and organized

Qualifications:

• Equine experience required
• Experience working with horses in a veterinary setting preferred but not required
• Strong horse-handling skills
• Passion for veterinary medicine
• Ability to work with horses across different disciplines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, and strong work ethic

Hourly range: $22.50-$24.00 DOE

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:

• We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

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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