Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

Position Overview

The anesthesia technician plays a key role in advancing clinical excellence across OSVS's emergency and specialty services. The ideal candidate values collaboration, professional growth, and delivering the highest level of care.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Evaluate anesthetic risk and anticipate patient needs
• Administer medications, fluids, CRIs, analgesics, and blood products as indicated
• Accurately calculate medication dosages and fluid boluses
• Perform IV catheter placement, anesthetic induction, and endotracheal intubation
• Utilize advanced monitoring equipment and respond appropriately to patient parameters
• Operate anesthetic ventilators, rebreathing, and non-rebreathing systems
• Provide thorough post-anesthetic patient care
• Train and mentor veterinary staff in technical skills and industry best practices

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a veterinary technician
• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology or related field preferred
• Active veterinary technician certification preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong veterinary knowledge and technical skill set
• Compassionate, patient-focused mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations

Benefits and Perks

• Employer paid medical insurance premiums, AND paid deductible for employees!
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• 401K with company match
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Veterinary Social Worker on-site
• Ambient paid continuing education opportunities on-site, as well as CE stipend for Certified Technicians
• Performance, skills, and compensation review every 6 months
• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Non-credentialed Techs: $20-$30/hour
• Credentialed Techs: $22-32/hour
• VTS: $29-$37/hr
• Additional shift differential of $5/hr after 8pm