Anesthesia Registered Veterinary Technician

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,830 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Cleveland is seeking an Anesthesia Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT) to assist in patient procedures, manage appointments, and monitor anesthesia. Required qualifications include a state-registered Veterinary Technician license and prior veterinary experience, with a focus on anesthesia. The role offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $18.75 to $38.00, depending on experience, along with comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• State-registered Veterinary Technician license required.
• Prior veterinary experience with anesthesia experience desired.
• Proficient in drug calculations and able to work in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient procedures using anesthesia protocols.
• Manage appointments and keep medical records.
• Monitor anesthesia and troubleshoot complications.

Skills

Veterinary Technician license

Prior veterinary experience

Drug calculations proficiency

Flexible with work hours

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job description

About MedVet

MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations, from chemotherapy and radiation to cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology and more.

Core Values

We thrive on teamwork, leadership, and compassion. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates.

Position Overview

We are looking for an Anesthesia Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT). Proposed schedule: 10‑hour shifts (four total) Monday‑Friday with on‑call coverage as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in patient procedures using anesthesia and analgesia protocols, including formulating anesthetic plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Manage appointments, obtain histories, keep medical records, handle invoicing, and coordinate patient discharges.
• Place intravenous catheters, intubate endotracheally, and maintain anesthetic equipment.
• Apply thorough understanding of anesthetic considerations and how comorbidities affect case protocol and perioperative management.
• Monitor anesthesia, troubleshoot complications, and make appropriate interventions.
• Continuously expand knowledge and skillset—advanced skills include arterial line placement, epidurals, difficult airway intubation, and critical case management.
• Leverage a deep understanding of physiology and pharmacology to facilitate delivery of appropriate anesthetic care for high‑risk patients or procedures.
• Inspire, teach, multitask and be a highly functional team member.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete.

Who You Are

• State‑registered Veterinary Technician license (required).
• Prior veterinary experience (required) with previous anesthesia experience desired.
• Proficient in drug calculations—constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.
• Flexible with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary.
• Capable of working efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits.
• HSA, FSA and Dependent Care FSA.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Elective short‑term disability and company‑paid long‑term disability.
• Elective life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Shift differentials and on‑call pay.
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee pet discounts and pet insurance.
• Continuing education opportunities and assistance program.
• Strong career growth and personal development opportunities.

Hiring range: $18.75‑$38.00 per hour, based on experience.

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are also a drug‑free organization; employment is conditional upon passing a drug screen and background check.

MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters.