Veterinary Technician - Equine

Description

Veterinary Technician – Equine

Elgin Veterinary Hospital

Elgin, TX

Full-time:
Monday–Friday day shift | Rotating weekends | On-call

You’ll play an important role in horses’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our patients. Your work will range from hands‑on outpatient treatments and laboratory tests to support services including admitting and discharging patients. The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

• Previous equine experience in a professional environment required
• Comfortable administering injections and applying bandages
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Positive attitude and teamwork mindset; able to anticipate veterinarian needs
• Racehorse handling experience

• Assist with appointments
• Run lab work
• Administer treatments: oral, IV, IM, ophthalmic
• Prepare medications
• Take TPR’s
• On‑call rotation
• Other tasks as assigned

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely assist in the movement, positioning, and restraint of equine patients (typically 1,000+ lbs) using proper equipment, team support, and established safety protocols, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to stoop, bend, and stand for extended periods of time as required by the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work Environment:
  Ability to perform essential job functions outdoors in varying weather conditions (including heat, cold, rain, and icy conditions), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Schedule Requirements:
  Monday–Friday day shift. Must be available for rotating weekend shifts, and on‑call.

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr‑ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

* Some benefits shown are only for full‑time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.