Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program

Pet discount

Paid time off

Uniforms provided

Credentialing sponsorship

Onsite CE events

VTNE study group

Job summary

Avets, located in Monroeville near Pittsburgh, hires a Veterinary Technician for anesthesia. The role supports surgical, diagnostic, and interventional procedures with hands-on anesthesia, patient monitoring, and record-keeping.

Relies on RVT credentials or equivalent veterinary assistant experience, with opportunities for leadership and growth within a cutting-edge, 19,000-square-foot hospital. Compensation ranges from $27–$34 per hour, dependent on experience, with higher pay for VTNS

Qualifications

• At least two years of veterinary technician experience in a surgical or anesthesia-focused role.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or veterinary assistant background required.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary surgery, anesthesia, analgesia, and patient monitoring.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Ability to delegate, set expectations, and maintain fast-paced workflow.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with surgeons and teams across Surgery, Anesthesia, ICU, ER, and specialty services to ensure smooth case flow.
• Prepare for procedures, maintain sterile processes, and manage patient discharges.
• Provide hands-on surgical and anesthesia support within your scope of practice.
• Monitor patients for anesthesia risks, troubleshoot complications, and coordinate interventions.
• Maintain accurate anesthesia records in Smart Flow and ezyVet.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

RVT certification

Tools

ezyVet

Smart Flow

Job description

Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia

Location: Monroeville

Schedule: Full Time | 4 Ten Hour Shifts | Occasional Flexibility Will Be Necessary

Compensation: $27-34/hour, Dependent On Experience | Higher Compensation for VTS Credentials | Up to a $5000 Hiring Bonus!

Why Join Avets

For more than 25 years, Avets has been a trusted leader in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine, serving pets and their families across Western Pennsylvania and the tri-state area. Our brand-new, 19,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art hospital was designed to support exceptional patient care, featuring advanced technology including a 16-slice CT, 1.5 Tesla MRI, four surgical suites, a dedicated ICU, and expanded specialty services. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and dedicated support staff who are committed to clinical excellence, continuous learning, and compassionate care. At Avets, we invest in our people by fostering a respectful, team-focused culture where every role makes a meaningful impact. If you're looking to grow your skills while helping deliver lifesaving care in a cutting-edge environment, you'll find an exceptional career at Avets.

In Your Day-To-Day, You Will:

• Partner with surgeons, veterinarians, and teams across Surgery, Anesthesia, ICU, ER, and specialty services to anticipate procedural needs, coordinate patient transitions, and maintain efficient case flow.
• Ensure clear ownership and timely completion of appointments, surgical preparation, sterile processing, patient care, and discharges.
• Provide hands‑on surgical and anesthesia support within your training, credentials, and scope of practice for surgical, diagnostic, and interventional procedures, including soft tissue surgery, orthopedics, wound repairs, CT, and MRI.
• Monitor patients with a range of anesthetic risks, including ASA classifications I–IV; recognize abnormal readings, troubleshoot complications, and collaborate with the responsible veterinarian on appropriate intervention.
• Administer prescribed anesthetic medications and implement veterinarian-directed analgesic plans, including local, systemic, and regional techniques and continuous rate infusions for conditions such as pain and hypotension.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment to ensure readiness and safe operation.
• Promote safe surgical nursing, anesthesia monitoring, infection control, pain management, and adherence to hospital protocols.
• Obtain diagnostic samples, maintain accurate patient and anesthesia records in Smart Flow and ezyVet, and support other hospital departments as needed.

What You Bring:

• An experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or seasoned Veterinary Assistant background, with at least two years of veterinary technician experience in a surgical setting or anesthesia-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary surgery, anesthesia, analgesia, patient monitoring, and departmental workflows, with the ability to support complex and critically ill patients.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience, or demonstrated success leading and coordinating a clinical team.
• The ability to delegate effectively, establish clear expectations, provide constructive feedback, and hold team members accountable.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced hospital.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills, including respectful communication under pressure and effective collaboration with veterinarians, clinical teams, and hospital leadership.
• A positive, approachable, hands‑on leadership style that welcomes feedback, recognizes individual strengths, and helps team members succeed.
• A commitment to patient safety, continuous improvement, employee development, and a supportive team environment.
• Familiarity with ezyVet & Smart Flow or similar veterinary practice management software.

Perks & Benefits:

• Health coverage that fits your life. Choose from multiple medical plans, plus dental and vision insurance, with HSA and FSA options.
• Added protection for life’s unexpected moments. Access life insurance,AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage options.
• A boost for your future. Build your retirement savings with a 401(k) and employer match.
• Support when you need it. Our Employee Assistance Program offers resources to help you navigate life’s challenges.
• More ways to save. Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans.
• Care for your own companions. Enjoy employeediscounts, NVA Pet Resort discounts, and pet insurance discounts.
• Time to recharge and everyday essentials. Paid time off and provided uniforms help support you on and off the floor.
• Support for your next career step. Explore Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships, credentialing opportunities, a 16-week VTNE Study Group, and VTS support.
• Keep learning, keep growing. Build your skills through hands‑on learning, professional development assistance, onsite CE events, and free VetBloom access with RACE-approved CE.
• Expand your expertise. Receive discounts on Fear Free Certification and RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills.
• Great teammates deserve an introduction. Earn employee referral bonuses when you help bring new talent to the team.
• A little fuel for your shift. Enjoy a stocked breakroom to help keep you going throughout your shift!

Located just outside Pittsburgh in Monroeville, PA, Avets offers the perfect blend of suburban convenience and easy access to the city's vibrant dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. The area features affordable housing, highly rated schools, beautiful parks, and miles of hiking and outdoor recreation, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly community or the amenities of a major metropolitan area, Monroeville provides the best of both worlds.

Surrounding Areas

• Monroeville
• Murrysville
• Plum
• Penn Hills
• Irwin
• North Versailles
• Forest Hills
• Oakmont
• Verona
• Wilkinsburg
• Churchill
• Pittsburgh (East End neighborhoods)
• McKeesport
• New Kensington
• Lower Burrell

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science movesforward,standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day.You’llwork alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street.You’llshare yourexpertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, thisisn’tjust a job,it’san opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion,color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin,veteranstatusor any other basis covered byappropriate law. All employment is decided based onqualifications, competence, merit, and businessneed.