Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Anesthesia Technician to join our centralized anesthesia team and play a critical role in supporting patient care across multiple specialty services, including Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, Neurology, Radiology, and Emergency.

Responsibilities

• Executes prescribed anesthetic plans for patients undergoing anesthesia, from pre-anesthesia until recovery, and monitoring throughout.
• Perform patient pain assessments and develop proposed analgesic plans for cases using multimodal pain management techniques.
• Documents patient care using AESC anesthesia forms in Smart Flow and EzyVet.
• Set up and troubleshoot anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment.
• Execute prescribed analgesic plans for anesthetic cases using local, systemic, and regional pain management techniques.
• Set up and maintain anesthetic equipment for patients.
• Identify normal/abnormal anesthetic readings and collaborate with veterinarian to provide proper intervention.
• Troubleshoot anesthetic complications and alert the prescribing veterinarian when appropriate.
• Administer a wide range of anesthetic drugs.
• Set up and maintain CRI’s to treat a variety of conditions such as pain and hypotension.
• Facilitate anesthesia on a variety of cases to include soft tissue, orthopedic, and a wide variety of surgical wound repairs.
• Obtain samples for diagnostic tests such as bloodwork and urinalysis.
• Monitor anesthetic patients for a variety of diagnostics such as CT and MRI.
• Execute anesthesia on a variety of patients with ASA status ranging from I-IV.
• Help and support other areas of the hospital as directed.

Requirements

• At least TWO YEARS of veterinary technician experience is required in a surgical setting or anesthesia focus role.
• Registered Veterinary Technician, in Colorado, or the ability to become registered upon hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!
• At least 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience in a Emergency or Specialty Hospital.
• Experience with performing anesthesia for MRI or CT scans.
• Experience with more critical anesthesia.
• Ability to multitask and anticipate the department's needs.
• Excellent communication.
• Experience using Medical Record and Whiteboard programs in a veterinary setting.
• Work alongside a compassionate, dedicated team of veterinary professionals.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
• Make a direct impact on the lives of pets and their families during critical times.
• Receive continuous training and growth opportunities—we’re passionate about teaching!
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) with Matching.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Continuing Education (CE): Annual CE hours to advance your skills.
• CE allowance for training and certifications.
• Uniform Allowance.
• Shift Differential Pay.
• Generous paid time off, including Sick Days, Vacation Days, Bereavement Leave, Holiday Premium Pay, and On-Call Incentives.
• Licensed Reimbursement for required certifications.
• Referral Program.

Pay

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians: $25-$35 hourly

Schedule

Full Time - Monday - Friday
7:00am – 3:30pm