ICU/Hospital Equine Veterinary Technician Level I

Outlaw Equine•Decatur, TX

23d•$30,000 - $40,000•Onsite

About The Position

ICU/Hospital Equine Veterinary Technician Hiring for a rotating 12-hour shift, 4 days on 3 days off. 40-50 hours a week, rotating weekends and nights. Everyone rotates through each shift. Hiring beginner, intermediate and advanced level technicians. Job responsibilities would include but not limited to : · Assisting vets in anything they may need for appointments/emergencies · Helping triage emergencies (Colic, lacerations, neurological issues, etc.) · Responsible for daily treatments on in house hospitalized patients; Critical in ICU and noncritical patients. · Helping restrain for endoscopy procedures · Performing physical exams and temperature checks · Monitoring and running fluids on patients · Holding twitches and restraining horses while passing NGT · Placing IV catheters, administering IV and IM injections · Entering bills from emergencies and making treatment plans · Assisting on farm calls · Prepping patients for emergency and elective surgeries · Blood draws and performing lab work · Doctoring wounds, performing breathing treatments, and independently monitoring horses during the day and night shift. · Foaling out Mares · Monitoring mares on foal watch · Experience in any of the following areas would be a tremendous asset, but not required: · Drawing up drop down medications · Running anesthesia Level 1: Basic Technician (Entry-Level) $30,000-40,000/Year ($14-20hr) Focus: Foundational skills, direct patient care under supervision. Core Skills: · Restraint and safe handling of horses (foals, yearlings, adults). · Basic patient observation and recording vitals (TPR, weight, BCS). · Grooming, bathing, and hoof cleaning. · Cleaning stalls, water buckets, and equipment. · Administering oral medications and topical treatments. · Bandage changes (basic limb wraps). · Assisting with feeding schedules and monitoring appetite/water intake. · Maintaining cleanliness of treatment and exam areas. · Assisting veterinarians or senior techs during basic procedures. · Understanding basic equine anatomy and medical terminolo gy.

Requirements

Horse: 3- 5 years (Required)
Minimum of three professional references are required with resume.
Education: High school or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Veterinary Technician: 1 year (Preferred)
Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
RVT, LVT, CVT preferred but not required.
Accredited Veterinary Technician Program (Preferred)
Experience in any of the following areas would be a tremendous asset, but not required: Drawing up drop down medications, Running anesthesia

Responsibilities

Assisting vets in anything they may need for appointments/emergencies
Helping triage emergencies (Colic, lacerations, neurological issues, etc.)
Responsible for daily treatments on in house hospitalized patients; Critical in ICU and noncritical patients.
Helping restrain for endoscopy procedures
Performing physical exams and temperature checks
Monitoring and running fluids on patients
Holding twitches and restraining horses while passing NGT
Placing IV catheters, administering IV and IM injections
Entering bills from emergencies and making treatment plans
Assisting on farm calls
Prepping patients for emergency and elective surgeries
Blood draws and performing lab work
Doctoring wounds, performing breathing treatments, and independently monitoring horses during the day and night shift.
Foaling out Mares
Monitoring mares on foal watch
Restraint and safe handling of horses (foals, yearlings, adults).
Basic patient observation and recording vitals (TPR, weight, BCS).
Grooming, bathing, and hoof cleaning.
Cleaning stalls, water buckets, and equipment.
Administering oral medications and topical treatments.
Bandage changes (basic limb wraps).
Assisting with feeding schedules and monitoring appetite/water intake.
Maintaining cleanliness of treatment and exam areas.
Assisting veterinarians or senior techs during basic procedures.
Understanding basic equine anatomy and medical terminology.