Anesthesia Veterinary Assistant

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

HSA & FSA

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

On-call pay

Uniform allowance

Pet discounts

Disability & Life Insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is seeking an Anesthesia Veterinary Assistant to join our clinical team. The role supports anesthesia procedures, manages patient information, and ensures high-quality perioperative care across a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include IV catheter placement, endotracheal intubation, and monitoring anesthesia while applying advanced techniques as needed. Prior veterinary experience and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required; anesthesia experience preferred.
• Proficient in calculations for drugs, CRIs, units, conversions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in anesthesia and analgesia-related procedures; tailor anesthetic plans to patient needs.
• Manage appointments, histories, medical records, invoicing, and discharges.
• Place IV catheters, perform endotracheal intubation, and operate anesthesia equipment.
• Understand how comorbidities affect case protocols and perioperative management.
• Monitor anesthesia, troubleshoot complications, and intervene as needed.
• Expand knowledge with advanced anesthetic techniques as applicable.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
• Drive the MedVet experience and maintain high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate effectively as a highly functional team member.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Anesthesia procedures

Drug calculations

Verbal & written communication

Flexibility in hours

Job description

MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. Things like chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology and so much more! We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team.

We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates.

Anesthesia Veterinary Assistant

Proposed work schedule: Tuesday - Friday from 8a to 6:30p, alternating on call weekends

Do you enjoy collaborating with multiple teams and departments throughout the day? You will have the opportunity to continuously expand your knowledge and skillset in anesthesia procedures and treatments.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in patient procedures using knowledge of anesthesia and analgesia related protocols and procedures, including formulating anesthetic plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Manage appointments, obtain histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc.,
• Intravenous catheter placement, endotracheal intubation and anesthetic equipment use and maintenance
• Thorough understanding of anesthetic considerations and how comorbidities affect case protocol and perioperative management
• Monitor anesthesia, trouble shoot anesthetic complications and make appropriate interventions
• Continuous expansion of knowledge and skillset; advanced anesthetic skills include arterial line placement, epidurals, difficult airway intubation, and critical case management.
• Lean on thorough understanding of physiology and pharmacology to facilitate delivery of appropriate anesthetic care for high risk patients or procedures.
• Drive the MedVet Experience and ensure our patients receive the highest quality care
• Inspire, teach, multitask and be a highly functional team member
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete

Who you are:

• Prior veterinary experience required, previous anesthesia experience desired
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
• 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

Perks and Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Vision and Dental
• HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
• Elective Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company paid Long Term Disability
• Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program
• Strong career growth and personal development opportunities

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization, therefore employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.

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