Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Charlestown (NH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

CE allowance

Licensure support

Disability coverage

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Charlestown, MA is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician to support anesthesia services alongside our board-certified Anesthesiologist. The role involves 4x10 hour shifts on weekdays with some on-call expectations and a pay range of $24.50–$49.00 per hour, depending on experience and competency assessment results.

Responsibilities include assisting with anesthesia plans, monitoring anesthesia, performing IV catheter placement and intubation, evaluating vital

Qualifications

• Assist in procedures using anesthesia and analgesia protocols.
• Monitor anesthesia and troubleshoot complications.
• IV catheter placement, intubation, and equipment use/maintenance.
• Perform physical exams and monitor vital signs.
• Understand normal vitals and alert doctor as needed.
• Set up IV fluids and CRIs.
• Advance anesthetic skills (epidurals, difficult airway, critical care).
• Operate IV fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors.

Responsibilities

• Support anesthesia team during procedures.
• Monitor patient status from pre-op to recovery.
• Maintain medical records, invoicing, and discharges.

Skills

Anesthesia procedures

IV catheter placement

Endotracheal intubation

Vital signs assessment

Medical math

Monitoring anesthesia

Complication management

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Charlestown, MA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Veterinary Technician to work alongside our board-certified Anesthesiologist.

Schedule:

Weekdays, 4x10 hour shifts, some on-call expectations

Pay:

$24.50 - $49.00 / hour

_ This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience. _

As an Anesthesia Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Assistin patient procedures using knowledge of anesthesia and analgesia related protocols and procedures, including formulating anesthetic plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Monitor anesthesia, trouble shoot anesthetic complications, andmake appropriate interventions.
• Intravenous catheter placement, endotracheal intubation, and anesthetic equipment use and maintenance.
• Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rateand effort.
• Understand normal vital parameters and alerts doctor when abnormal.
• Set up intravenous fluidsand CRI’s.
• Continuous expansion of knowledge and skillset: advanced anesthetic skills including epidurals,difficult airway intubation, and critical case management.
• Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors.
• Comfortable with medical math.
• Ability to take patient through entire procedure from start to finish (pre-op, monitoring, post-op, and recovery)
• Manage appointments, obtain histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc.
• Disconnect and connect patientsfrom intravenous fluids aseptically.
• Monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload

Why BluePearl?

We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and clear pathways for growth - all within a supportive, team-oriented culture that values your expertise. Here at BluePearl, your skills make a real impact. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.

We also offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more
• Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals
• Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually
• Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.