Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia

About the role

Veterinarian technicians are needed to join our Anesthesia team. This position is suitable for a Vet Tech interested in enhancing their skills in anesthesia, surgery, and specialty medicine within a Level 1 Emergency & Critical Care specialty animal hospital.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with board-certified specialists and VTS technicians to manage complex anesthesia cases.
• Perform patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and nursing care alongside each surgeon.
• Obtain and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates.
• Execute, monitor, and recover assigned sedation and anesthetic events.
• Absorb and respond to anesthetized patients using advanced anesthesia equipment.
• Deliver exceptional nursing care while advocating for patient comfort and safety.
• Communicate effectively with the veterinary team to ensure outstanding patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Technician, Vet Tech, CVT, RVT, or LVT preferred.
• Anesthesia, surgery, specialty, emergency, or critical care experience preferred.
• Strong patient monitoring, technical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced specialty veterinary environment.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Benefits

• Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
• RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
• 16-Week VTNE Study Group
• Professional Development Assistance
• Starting 3 weeks vacation + Sick Time
• Working a holiday = DOUBLE PAY
• Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount
• NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
• MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION + HSA/FSA Options
• INSURANCE OPTIONS: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Wednesday and Thursday, plus alternating Friday and Saturday
• Holiday shifts are compensated at DOUBLE PAY

Pay

$27–$39/hour, based on experience and skills. Higher rates available for VTS technicians.