Anesthesia Only - Licensed Veterinary Technician

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid wellness week off after 90 days

Relocation assistance available

Signing bonus

3 weeks paid vacation, prorated first年

Continuing education allowance of $1,0

1 week of continuing education PTO

Annual uniform allowance

Health insurance

401K with match

Vision & Dental Coverage

Company Paid Life Insurance & Long‑The

Job summary

Partner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (PVESC) in Richmond, VA seeks a licensed veterinary technician specializing in anesthesia to support CT, MRI and daytime emergency procedures. You will coordinate anesthetic plans with specialists and apply advanced anesthesia skills for a diverse patient population.

The role emphasizes a supportive, learning-focused environment with pathways to advanced certifications and a VTS in anesthesia.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited veterinary technology program; veterinary technician in good standing or eligible to transfer registration to Virginia.
• Minimum 1-year veterinary technician experience.
• Veterinary specialty experience is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge and dedication to high standard anesthesia and patient care practices.
• Strong communication skills with clients and teammates; ability to collaborate with the teams across the Partner network.
• A curious and motivated energy.

Responsibilities

• Primary case load will be for CT scans, MRIs, and any daytime emergency surgeries or procedures.
• Coordinate with specialists to create drug protocols and anesthetic plans.
• Cases prioritized based on urgency; work with a diverse patient population to apply advanced anesthesia skills.
• Role supports training of safe anesthesia practices for peers in the hospital.
• Four 10-hour shifts with rotation or weekend on-call as needed.
• Onsite advanced diagnostics such as MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy and more.

Skills

communication skills

team collaboration

curiosity & motivation

Education

Graduate of accredited veterinary technology program

Veterinary technician in good standing / Virginia registration transfer

minimum 1-year veterinary technician experience

Tools

MRI equipment experience

CT imaging experience

Fluoroscopy equipment

Job description

Partner Veterinary is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia to join our Richmond, VA team!

Partner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (PVESC) is a women-founded and led business committed to reimagining a profession that we love. Our leadership team founded Partner Veterinary to create an environment where veterinary professionals are supported, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the field and for pet families.

Do you want to grow and advance your skills as an LVT? Partner Veterinary has you covered!

• We provide our LVTs with the tools, resources, training, and administrative support to promote advancement of your skills leading to increased job satisfaction.
• Partner Veterinary has a dedicated Learning and Development Department to help credentialed technicians achieve their goals. Led by two veterinary technician specialists, Heather Carter and Christine Weaver, our Learning and Development Department has an impressive track record of helping Technicians achieve advanced certifications (such as a VTS) if desired.

To set you up for success from day 1,

• *wellness week of PTO after 90 days in your position. This includes 30-40 hours of extra time off dependent upon your weekly schedule. Partner Veterinary recognizes the demand that is on RVTs, and this wellness week allows you to rest and relax with a week off after your initial 90 days.

What does your day look like with Partner?

Anesthesia is fundamental to almost every department in veterinary medicine. It is a vital service that requires hypervigilance, communication, and collaboration. Recognizing the importance of this skill, PVESC is looking for an anesthesia only LVT. Your primary case load will be for CT scans, MRIs, and any daytime emergency surgeries or procedures.

Your post anesthesia patient care will be minimal. You will coordinate with specialists to create drug protocols and anesthetic plans. Cases will be prioritized based on urgency, and you will work with a diverse patient population that will benefit from your advanced skills and talents. This role is ideal for the licensed veterinary technician who is focused on stellar anesthetic patient care, working with doctors who rely on your anesthetic knowledge to make informed decisions, and using advanced equipment to promote a safe/stress-free environment. Our psychologically safe workplace provides the framework for you to be successful in this role. Our VTS in anesthesia and analgesia ensures you attain and achieve any additional training you need.

This role is a four 10-hour shift role with various shifts, that ideally participates in rotation or occasional weekend on-call. Utilizing your skills, this role also supports the training of safe anesthesia practices for your peers in the hospital.

Our team member benefits and perks:

Benefits:

• *Paid wellness week off after 90 days in your new role
• Relocation assistance available
• Signing bonus
• 3 weeks paid vacation, prorated your first year
• $1,000 in continuing education allowance
• 1 week of continuing education PTO
• Annual uniform allowance
• Contribution to health insurance
• 401K with match
• Vision & Dental Coverage
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Perks:

• Case report reviews and topic rounds to sharpen your skills
• Hands on training and workshops to expand your expertise
• RECOVER certification programs
• One-on-one mentoring from seasoned LVTS and VTS
• Exclusive VetBloom content tailored to your needs
• Bring your pet to work during your shift
• Get complete role-specific training
• Clear and transparent career development path; VTS mentorship available
• Our 20,000 square foot reimagined building and team design includes:
• Conscious and deliberate building design layout that encourages interdepartmental communication and collaboration
• Unique support roles that enable our team to practice at your highest level
• Onsite advanced diagnostics, such as MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy and more

• Graduate of accredited veterinary technology program; veterinary technician "in good standing" so applicant is or eligible to transfer registration to Virginia
• Minimum 1-year veterinary technician experience
• Veterinary specialty experience is preferred, but not required
• Knowledge and dedication to high standard anesthesia and patient care practices
• Strong communication skills with clients and teammates; ability to collaborate with the teams across the Partner network
• A curious and motivated energy

Physical Requirements (ability to)

• Quickly process, analyze, and react to unplanned and emergent medical situations without delay, so as to ensure the safety of team members and patients
• Stand for up to 12 hours with limited breaks
• Lift up to 40 lbs without assistance

Our core values:

• Reimagining
• Empower
• Community Care

About us:

Our mission statement is our commitment to our team:

Partner Veterinary's mission is to provide the best workplace for veterinary talent so that we are the provider of choice for expert and compassionate emergency and specialty veterinary care in our communities.

https://partnervesc.com/