Advanced Anesthesia Technician/Lead Anesthesia Trainer

United Veterinary Care; Swansea (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K

Paid time off

CE opportunities

Pet discounts

Uniform allowance

Job summary

BSVESS in Swansea, MA is seeking an experienced Advanced Anesthesia Technician to serve as anesthetist in our busy surgery department while coordinating anesthesia-related training for our veterinary support staff.

This role blends hands-on anesthesia with education, mentorship, and program development; you’ll create lesson plans, deliver lectures, coach technicians on the floor, and help shape the future of anesthesia practice within our hospital.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a specialty and/or emergency veterinary setting
• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology
• Active veterinary technician license required (VTS in Anesthesia or ECC strongly 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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize, and lead anesthesia‑focused training programs
• Train and mentor veterinary staff in technical skills and industry best practices
• Assess staff skill levels and develop tailored training plans
• 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

Skills

Leadership

Education/training

Clinical anesthesia

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology

VTS in Anesthesia or ECC (preferred)

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Job description

Description

Advanced Anesthesia Technician/Lead Anesthesia Trainer

Are you a Credentialed Veterinary Technician with a passion for anesthesia and teaching?

Join BSVESS as a Learning and Development Leader in Anesthesia, where you’ll play a key role in advancing clinical excellence across our emergency and specialty services.

We are seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to serve as an anesthetist in our busy and growing surgery department, while also coordinating and overseeing anesthesia‑related clinical training for our veterinary support staff. This role blends hands‑on anesthesia expertise with education, mentorship, and program development. You’ll create lesson plans, deliver lectures, coach technicians on the floor, assess learning progress, and help shape the future of anesthesia practice within our hospital.

Our ideal candidate believes that veterinary medicine is a team sport—someone who values collaboration, professional growth, and delivering the highest level of care to patients and clients. If you hold a VTS in Anesthesia or ECC, or have extensive experience in critical care anesthesia (ideally under the supervision of an Anesthesiologist), have strong organizational and communication skills, and thrive in a supportive, fast‑paced environment, we’d love to meet you.

Position Overview

The anesthesia technician is responsible for monitoring anesthetized patients across a wide range of specialty services—from stable patients undergoing elective diagnostic procedures to critically ill patients requiring lifesaving surgery. This role offers a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to continually develop advanced anesthesia and nursing skills.

Anesthesia technicians work closely with surgeons, oncologists, and the Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Set the standard for professionalism, patient care, and client service
• Coordinate, organize, and lead anesthesia‑focused training programs
• Train and mentor veterinary staff in technical skills and industry best practices
• Assess staff skill levels and develop tailored training plans
• 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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a specialty and/or emergency veterinary setting
• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology or related field
• Active veterinary technician license required (VTS in Anesthesia or ECC strongly 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 (for Full Time)

• Employer paid medical insurance premiums, AND paid deductible for employees!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• 401K with company match
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000
• Personal Pet Discounts
• PTO and Holiday pay
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Veterinary Social Worker on-site
• Ample paid CE opportunities on-site, as well as CE stipend for Certified Technicians
• Performance, skills, and compensation review every 6 months
• Snacks delivered to the break room on weekends
• Catered lunch and dinner on holidays and (summer) weekend shifts
• Uniform allowance
• Competitive Pay:
  • CVT $30 to $35
  • VTS $34 to $39

BSVESS is located just 15 minutes from Providence, RI in Swansea, MA. BSVESS has moved into a completely renovated 36,000‑sf facility. The new facility has dedicated areas for emergency and specialty services. Current specialties include Internal Medicine, Emergency/Critical Care, Surgery, Medical and Radiation Oncology. Future specialties to include Cardiology, Radiology, Ophthalmology, and more! Specialized equipment includes telemetry, endoscopy, CT scanner, ultrasound, and linear accelerator.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.