Anesthesia Credentialed Vet Tech - Advanced Care & Perks

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA/FSA

401k with employer match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Shift differentials

On-call pay

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

MedVet is seeking an Anesthesia Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our fast-growing anesthesia team in Chicago. You will collaborate with multiple departments, assist in procedures, and help manage patient histories, records and discharges.

You will monitor anesthesia, troubleshoot complications, and expand your skills in arterial lines, epidurals and advanced perioperative care while delivering compassionate patient care and supporting colleagues.

Qualifications

• Licensed State Registered Veterinary Technician required.
• Prior veterinary anesthesia experience preferred.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRIs, unit conversions).
• Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in anesthesia procedures and formulate anesthetic plans tailored to patient needs.
• Manage appointments, obtain histories, medical records, invoicing, and discharges.
• IV catheter placement, endotracheal intubation and equipment use/maintenance.
• Understand how comorbidities affect case protocol and perioperative management.
• Monitor anesthesia, troubleshoot complications and intervene as needed.
• Expand knowledge with advanced anesthetic skills (arterial lines, epidurals, difficult airway).
• Apply physiology/pharmacology to deliver appropriate care for high-risk patients.
• Inspire, teach, multitask and be a highly functional team member.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete.

Skills

Calculations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Fast-paced environment

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet is seeking an Anesthesia Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our fast-growing anesthesia team in Chicago. You will collaborate with multiple departments, assist in procedures, and help manage patient histories, records and discharges.

You will monitor anesthesia, troubleshoot complications, and expand your skills in arterial lines, epidurals and advanced perioperative care while delivering compassionate patient care and supporting colleagues.