Fairfield Equine Associates – Newtown, CT
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In Person

About Us

Fairfield Equine Associates is a multi-doctor equine sports medicine practice dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care to performance horses and equine athletes. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Equine Ambulatory Technician to join our team and support our veterinarians in the field.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working hands-on with horses, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering excellent patient care.

Key ResponsibilitiesAmbulatory Vehicle & Equipment Management

• Drive and maintain the company vehicle for daily ambulatory appointments.
• Ensure the veterinary truck remains clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Notify appropriate staff of any vehicle maintenance needs, repairs, or oil changes.
• Ensure all required equipment and supplies are prepared for daily appointments.
• Properly clean, organize, and store equipment after procedures.
• Troubleshoot and report equipment issues when needed.

Patient Handling & Veterinary Assistance

• Safely restrain horses for examinations and procedures while maintaining safety for the veterinarian, staff, and patient.
• Assist veterinarians with lameness exams, performance evaluations, and pre-purchase exams.
• Jog and longe horses as needed for performance and lameness evaluations.
• Assist with taking radiographs.
• Perform sterile scrubbing and preparation for injections and other procedures.

Medication & Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate documentation in drug logs.
• Track medications and supplies dispensed during appointments and ensure accurate billing and replacement.
• Maintain proper medication inventory within the truck and restock as needed.
• Accurately transfer medications and supplies from the pharmacy.
• Monitor expiration dates and assist with inventory counts.

Laboratory & Documentation

• Process blood samples for laboratory submission and complete required paperwork.
• Communicate laboratory shipping needs (FedEx submissions).
• Complete accurate Coggins forms.
• Upload imaging and diagnostics to Asteris.

Scheduling & Client Communication

• Enter and maintain appointments in HVMS, ensuring the schedule remains accurate.
• Respond to client calls and schedule appointments professionally and promptly.
• Maintain working knowledge of HVMS, including creating medical histories and invoices.

Additional Duties

• Participate in on-call rotation as required (surgery coverage).
• Assist with additional clinic duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of sport horse or equine experience required
• Prior equine veterinary technician experience preferred
• LVT/CVT/RVT a plus
• Strong horse handling skills and experience with multiple breeds and temperaments
• Ability to jog horses for lameness evaluations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Fairfield Equine?

Fairfield Equine Associates offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of veterinarians and technicians in a collaborative environment focused on high-quality equine sports medicine. Our technicians play an essential role in patient care and daily operations, and we value teamwork, professionalism, and growth within the practice.

To Apply:
Please send your resume to slengel@fairfieldequine.com