Equine Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Decatur, TX (NOW HIRING)

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

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Employee discount

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· 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)

Work Location: Decatur Clinic

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 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 terminology.