Ashland, Virginia
Newberg, Oregon
Posted: 23-Oct-25
Location: Nampa, Idaho
Type: Full Time
Salary: Depending on experience
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Come Join Our Team!
Idaho Equine Hospital, located in the heart of the Treasure Valley, in Nampa, Idaho, is seeking a full time (36+ hours) Surgery/Anesthesia Veterinary Technician or Assistant to provide anesthesia for elective and emergency equine surgeries.
Preferred Experience:
- Equine experience (including handling/restraint)
- Minimum 1 year Anesthesia administration and monitoring in a clinical setting
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Self motivated, able to work independently and with a team
- Veterinary Technician License preferred but not required
Job Dutes:
- Ability to properly calculate drugs and create anesthesia protocols for patients
- Under supervision of a veterinarian, can interpret monitoring equipment readings and blood gases to properly intervene during surgeries
- Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures to ensure safe outcomes
- Assist surgeons with case prep, patient positioning, radiographs, and sterile field support
- Maintain accurate anesthesia and surgical records
- Keep surgical suites, recovery stalls and treatment areas clean and organized
- Collaborate with surgeons, technicians, and interns to develop seamless patient care
- Provide post-op patient care and nursing
- Strong ability to communicate with clients
- Assist with lameness and sports medicine exams and diagnostic imaging
- Maintain inventory in central supply by cleaning instruments, preparing surgical packs and sterilizing equipment
- Be available for emergency on call anesthesia
Beyond the clinic, make use of the unmated quality of life offered by Idaho's Treasure Valley. With easy access to hiking, skiing, whitewater rafting, and mountain biking, the area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Boise's growing city scene offers great restaurants, music, and culture - all with a welcoming community and lower cost of living.