Equine Surgery Technician
Posted 2 hours 1 minute ago by National Veterinary Associates
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
- Working knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilization processes, and veterinary medical terminology
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Hourly rate is DOE: $24.00-$26.00/hour.
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.