Anesthesia Nurse (Float)

United Veterinary Care; Buzzards Bay (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Continuing education program

Uniform allowance

Pet insurance with premiums paid for 2

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists in Buzzards Bay, MA, is seeking an experienced anesthesia nurse to join a multidisciplinary anesthesia team. The role focuses on anesthesia for surgery, CT, endoscopy, and ultrasound-guided procedures within a brand-new schedule-friendly environment.

You’ll work with our anesthesiologist and specialty teams, contribute clinical observations, discuss plans, train others, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• At least one year of anesthesia, surgery, or inpatient nursing experience.
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and analgesia knowledge.
• Ability to obtain CVT/RVT/LVT credentials within six months if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for anesthesia and provide induction, monitoring, and recovery under veterinary direction.
• Recognize changes in patient status, communicate concerns, and respond appropriately.
• Support pain management and patient comfort throughout procedures.
• Prepare, maintain, and troubleshoot anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Coordinate procedures and patient handoffs with doctors and nursing teams.
• Maintain accurate anesthetic records and patient documentation.
• Adjust to changing caseloads and assist departments as needed.
• Help train and support team members.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Monitoring anesthesia

Analgesia knowledge

Clinical judgment

Communication

Collaboration across departments

Credentials preferred

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT preferred

Credentials within six months

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Veterinary Anesthesia Float Nurse

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists | Buzzards Bay, MA

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is looking for an experienced anesthesia nurse who enjoys a varied caseload and working with different specialty teams. This brand new role offers a consistent weekday schedule, a focus on anesthesia, and opportunities to use your experience across a range of procedures.

Reporting to the Surgery department, you’ll provide anesthesia support throughout our Buzzards Bay hospital for surgery, CT, endoscopy, otoscopy, ultrasound-guided procedures, and other specialty interventions. You’ll work closely with our anesthesiologist and specialty teams, with opportunities to contribute your clinical observations, discuss anesthetic plans, and build on your existing skills. Daily assignments will reflect the hospital’s procedural needs.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare patients for anesthesia and provide induction, monitoring, and recovery under veterinary direction.
• Recognize changes in patient status, communicate concerns, and respond appropriately.
• Support pain management and patient comfort throughout procedures.
• Prepare, maintain, and troubleshoot anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Coordinate procedures and patient handoffs with doctors and nursing teams.
• Maintain accurate anesthetic records and patient documentation.
• Adjust to changing caseloads and assist departments as needed.
• Help train and support team members.

What We’re Looking For

• At least one year of anesthesia, surgery, or inpatient nursing experience, including hands-on anesthesia responsibilities.
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and knowledge of analgesia and patient safety.
• Clinical judgment to recognize and respond to anesthetic complications.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.
• CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials preferred, or ability to obtain credentials within six months.
• Advanced anesthesia, specialty, or emergency experience preferred.
• VTS in Anesthesia and Analgesia welcomed; support is available for nurses interested in pursuing advanced training.
• Ability to perform essential patient-care duties, with or without reasonable accommodation. These include working on your feet for extended periods and assisting with positioning, lifting, and safely handling patients weighing 50 pounds or more, using team assistance and equipment as appropriate.

Schedule and Compensation

• Schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:00-8:00 p.m., with a holiday rotation and on-call responsibilities. The initial training schedule may differ.
• Compensation is $22-$32 per hour, based on relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity. Most new hires can expect an offer between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
• A sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 is available.

Benefits and Professional Development (including but not limited to):

• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• FSA or HSA options
• Short- and long-term disability options
• 401(k)
• Continuing education program
• VTS training track with doctor mentors
• Advanced Veterinary Nurse Training Program
• Uniform allowance
• Trupanion pet insurance with company-paid premiums for two team member pets
• On-site Veterinary Social Worker
• Employee Assistance Program

About CCVS

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is an emergency and specialty referral hospital with locations in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, serving Cape Cod and the Islands. Our team includes more than 20 specialists across eight specialties, with AAHA-accredited Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Emergency departments.

Our hospital expansion is planned for completion by early May 2027 and will include five surgery suites, MRI, fluoroscopy, and new Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Nephrology departments, bringing additional opportunities for anesthesia nurses to expand their experience.

If you enjoy the detail and decision-making involved in anesthesia, we’d welcome the chance to talk with you about the role. Your experience will help support patients and the teams caring for them throughout the hospital.

Learn more about CCVS.