ICU/Hospital Equine Veterinary Technician Level III

Position: ICU/Hospital Equine Veterinary Technician Level III Location: Decatur, TX Job Id: 211 # of Openings: 1 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 Employee discount Paid time off Time and a half over 40 hours Required Experience: Horse: 3- 5 years (Required) Veterinary Technician: 1 year (Preferred) Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (Preferred) RVT, LVT, CVT preferred but not required. Minimum of three professional references are required with resume. Education: High school or equivalent Accredited Veterinary Technician Program (Preferred) ICU Rotating shifts: Day shift: 7am -7pm; Night Shift: 7pm -7am This job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: People-oriented - enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects Adaptable/flexible - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction High stress tolerance - thrives in a high-pressure environment Level 3: Advanced Technician (RVT with experience) $50,000-60,000/Year ($22-30/hr) Focus: High-level technical proficiency, specialized skills, and complex case management. Core Skills: Performing advanced imaging assistance (endoscopy, digital radiography, advanced ultrasound). Managing critical care cases (foals in NICU, colic cases, post-surgical recovery). Monitoring and adjusting anesthesia for surgical procedures. Advanced wound management (skin grafts, drains, complex bandages). Performing advanced lab diagnostics (blood gas analysis, cytology prep, specialized testing). Assisting in surgical procedures (sterile prep, instrument handling, surgical monitoring). Dental technician support (sedated floats, extractions). Specialized reproductive assistance (breeding, AI, foal resuscitation). Making treatment sheets with veterinarians orders and ensuring compliance. Training Level 1 and Level 2 technicians. Team Leader (Advanced Technician + Leadership) $55,000 – 65,000/Year ($25-35/hr) Focus: Clinical expertise + team management and coordination. #J-18808-Ljbffr Outlaw Equine