Anesthesia LVT: Veterinary Technician

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician – Anesthesia to support veterinarians in delivering high‑quality care and client education. The LVT will assist with anesthetic management across diverse procedures, teach catheter placement and nerve blocks, and ensure meticulous anesthesia records and equipment readiness.

Responsibilities include after‑hours duty on a rotating basis, stock maintenance for crash carts and ORs, and compliance with controlled substance handling

Qualifications

• Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Georgia.
• Preferred: Experience in a surgery-based hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior veterinary and veterinary technician students with anesthetic management for a variety of surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Use anesthetic and pain-management agents.
• Perform and teach catheter placement, regional anesthetic nerve blocks, and intubation skills.
• Ensure successful recovery of post-anesthesia patients.
• Accurately maintain controlled drug logs and anesthesia patient records.
• Appropriate and legal handling of controlled substances.
• Maintain and stock anesthesia equipment and prep areas.

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician – Anesthesia to support veterinarians in delivering high‑quality care and client education. The LVT will assist with anesthetic management across diverse procedures, teach catheter placement and nerve blocks, and ensure meticulous anesthesia records and equipment readiness.

Responsibilities include after‑hours duty on a rotating basis, stock maintenance for crash carts and ORs, and compliance with controlled substance handling