Anesthetic Recovery Technician/Assistant - Angell West

MSPCA-Angell; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation time

Free on-site parking

Job summary

MSPCA-Angell West seeks an Anesthetic Recovery Technician/Assistant to provide high-quality post-anesthetic monitoring for patients across services including Surgery, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, Dermatology and Radiology. The role collaborates with interns, residents, and multiple teams to support care and ensure smooth unit operations.

Responsibilities include recovering patients after procedures, recognizing post-anesthetic complications, and performing tasks such as venipuncture, IV

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of veterinary surgery or emergency experience.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) required to hire with technician title.
• Associates degree in Veterinary Technology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Recover patients from anesthetic procedures and manage care for the remainder of their shift.
• Identify post-anesthetic complications and relay information to the supervising team.
• Perform procedures such as venipuncture, IV access, emergent support, and patient transport.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Anesthetic Recovery Technician/Assistant - Angell West

• Posted on August 20, 2026

This is a full time 40 hour a week position; 9:30am-8pm Monday-Thursday, rotating holidays required.

The Position:

The Anesthetic Recovery Technician or Assistant works closely with numerous departments within the hospital including, Surgery and Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Radiology, General Medicine, Urgent Care and ECC teams. The primary responsibility of the Anesthetic Recovery Technician/Assistant is to provide the highest quality post anesthetic monitoring care to the patients of Angell Animal Medical Center-West. The Anesthesia Recovery Technician/Assistant must work in conjunction with a multiple teams of doctors and technicians to provide support and direction for the interns and residents.

Some Duties To Include:

• Recovering patients from anesthetic procedures for multiple departments on any given day, patients will remain in the anesthetic recovery technician/assistant's care for the remainder of their hospitalization so any other treatments or care for the patients will be this person's responsibility for the remainder of their shift.
• Knowledge of possible post anesthetic complications and ability to relay information clearly to the overseeing doctor team.
• Demonstrate and model strong technical skills including but not limited the ability to interrupt and carry out treatment orders provided by the overseeing doctor, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, emergent intubation, CPR procedures, along with central line, atrial line, chest tube and tracheostomy maintenance.
• Provide guidance and support to all staff members in the areas of patient care and unit operations.
• Transport animals safely adhering to hospital policies and procedures as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Mandatory regular attendance and punctual presence.
• Able to stand for long periods of time, up to 80%-100% of entire shift.
• Able to squat, knee and get up from the floor without assistance on a regular basis.
• Able to ergonomically and independently lift and move patients, weighing up to 40 lbs. Over 40lbs with assistance.
• Able to perform some repetitive movement of upper/lower body while lifting/restraining/transporting patients.

WHO WE ARE:

MSPCA-Angell West, a non-profit 24-hour emergency and referral satellite hospital in the west suburbs of Boston, was opened in early 2014 by Angell Animal Medical Center. The hospital is over 20,000 square feet and is located 10 miles west of Boston in Waltham. Whether in Boston or in Waltham, our specialists regularly collaborate and plan treatments tailored to your pet's emergency, surgical, and specialty needs.

COMPENSATION:

Veterinary Assistants starting $22-$27/hour
Certified Veterinary Technicians starting $25-$30/hr, $5000 Sign on Bonus for CVTs!
Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

We are looking for applicants with at least 2 years of veterinary surgery or emergency experience required. Certified Veterinary Technician, CVT required in order to be hired with the title technician.

Some required Skills:

• Computer: proficient use of electronic medical record system, Microsoft outlook and Office as well as any other software operations that may be used in the operation of the department.
• Communication: ability express oneself clearly, verbally and in writing, in a non-judgmental and cooperative manner
• Medical Terminology & Abbreviations: Advanced working knowledge

OUR BENEFITS:

• Our compensation package includes health, dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, and free on-site parking.

If you are interested in working for an organization where your work is an important part of a respected and caring non-profit, this may be the career change you are looking for.

Skills

Required

Advanced

Education

Required

Associates or better in Veterinary Technology or related field.

Experience

Required

2 years: We are looking for applicants with at least 2 years of veterinary surgery or emergency experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certified Vet Tech

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Locations

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Angell - West
Waltham, MA 02451, USA

• Veterinary Assistants & Technicians
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ANEST004104