Certified Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Portland (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Portland is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician specializing in Anesthesia. The role involves developing anesthetic protocols, monitoring patients, and providing comprehensive care. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a compassionate approach. Join a supportive team that values growth and collaboration, with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus program

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

401(k) with 3.5% company matching

Wellness program for employee pets

Discounted services

Uniform allowance

CE allowance

Professional development assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of specialty veterinary anesthesia experience.
• Current Oregon State Veterinary Technician License is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop anesthetic protocols tailored to individual patient needs.
• Monitor and recover ASA I-IV patients.
• Perform local and regional anesthetic techniques.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Drug dosage calculations

Understanding of physiology

Venipuncture

Ability to provide CPR

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited veterinary technician program

Oregon State Veterinary Technician License

Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Certified Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

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Lakefield Veterinary Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Lakefield Veterinary Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$31.00/hr - $36.00/hr

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Specialty is a new specialty hospital in Portland, Oregon. Come help us develop a great culture where your skills and experience are appreciated. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Humility with the over-arching "Do The Right Thing" are the backbone and framework of how we practice medicine, care for ourselves, each other, our patients and their families.

Our technical and support staff are highly valued and cherished as critical members of the team, which is evident in our shared bonus structure that is provided to all support staff as the hospital grows. In addition to exemplary specialty and emergency medicine, we maintain a collaborative and collegial working environment that supports continued growth and learning in our hospital at all levels. We are looking for an Anesthesia Technician to join our growing surgical department. The ideal candidate is compassionate, humble, and honest. You will utilize your clinical knowledge while working with a team that functions with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility. We pride ourselves on providing an environment where team members feel safe to learn and seek guidance from one another.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum requirement of 2 years of specialty veterinary anesthesia experience
• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of an accredited veterinary technician program
• Current Oregon State Veterinary Technician License is required
• A criminal background check will be required for all positions that handle controlled substances within our hospital
  
  
  

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop anesthetic protocols tailored to individual patient needs
• Anesthetic induction, monitoring and recovery of ASA I-IV patients
• All aspect of patient care including pre-op and post-op care
• Perform local and regional anesthetic techniques
• Anesthetic maintenance using a mechanical ventilator
• Perform lab work and diagnostic imaging
• Accurate medical record keeping
• Admitting and discharging of surgical patients
• Coordination with other members of the surgery team to ensure appropriate patient care
  
  
  

Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Accurate drug dosage calculations
• Understanding of physiology and pharmacology to give appropriate patient care
• Appropriate radiographic technique
• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
• Enteral and parenteral medication administration
• Ability to provide both basic and advanced life support during CPR
• Ability to consistently demonstrate efficiency, accuracy and thoroughness
• Desire to develop and progress in their own knowledge and skills
• Requires lifting up to 50 lbs
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Quarterly bonus program for all paraprofessional team members
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with 3.5% company matching
• Wellness program for employee pets
• Discounted services
• Uniform allowance
• CE allowance
• Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance program
  
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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