Veterinary Technician Equine

City: Newtown

State: Connecticut

Hospital Name: Fairfield Equine Associates

Job Type: Veterinary Technician

Fairfield Equine Associates is seeking a dependable and hardworking Equine Hospital Stable Hand to join our team. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment while providing daily care and support for our equine patients.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working around horses, takes pride in maintaining a clean facility, and can work independently while following veterinary instructions and hospital protocols.

Schedule (can be divided):

Monday-Sunday: 6am to 9am and 4pm to 7pm

Responsibilities

• Hand-walk hospitalized horses as directed by the veterinary team
• Feed and water horses according to individual patient instructions
• Clean and maintain stalls, aisles and treatment areas
• Restock hay, grain, bedding/shavings, and other hospital supplies
• Drag and maintain the arena
• Maintain an organized and safe work environment
• Follow all hospital safety procedures and patient-care protocols
• Perform other stable and hospital duties as needed

Qualifications

• Previous horse-handling and equine experience required
• Comfortable handling horses of varying temperaments and sizes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Must be comfortable with physically demanding work, including lifting at least 50 lbs.
• Experience in a veterinary or hospital setting is a plus, but not required

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, horse-savvy, and takes pride in providing excellent care. This is an important role in ensuring our hospitalized patients receive a clean, safe, and comfortable environment throughout their stay.

If you enjoy working with horses and want to be part of a busy, collaborative equine veterinary hospital, we would love to hear from you!