Equine Anesthesia Tech: Surgery & Recovery Expert

Littleton Equine Medical Center; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Continuing education stipend

Job summary

The Littleton Equine Medical Center in Littleton, CO seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician specialized in anesthesia to join our equine surgical team. You will administer and monitor anesthesia, perform pre-anesthetic exams, and assist during emergencies.

AVMA-accredited VT and VTNE completed are required; equine handling skills and good communication are essential. We offer competitive hourly pay, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) after 6 months, PTO, and CE stipends.

Qualifications

• Graduation from AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
• VTNE completed and in good standing with state veterinary technician governing association.
• Equine-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor anesthesia for equine surgical and medical procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including pre-anesthetic exams, bloodwork review, risk assessment, intubation, and medication administration.
• Place and maintain IV catheters; perform venipuncture and blood collection.
• Calculate and administer anesthetic drugs, emergency medications, and IV fluids as appropriate.
• Monitor patients during anesthesia and recovery, providing sedation or emergency support as needed.
• Maintain accurate anesthetic records, controlled drug logs, and medication reports.
• Assist veterinarians with emergency cases, critical care admissions, and triage.
• Develop anesthetic protocols in collaboration with surgeons and medical staff.
• Train interns, technician students, and new employees in anesthesia procedures and protocols.
• Maintain anesthesia equipment, supplies, oxygen inventory, and surgical/induction areas.
• Provide field anesthesia support and remain on call for surgical emergencies as required.
• Communicate with clients and assist with euthanasia procedures when requested.
• Follow hospital guidelines for isolation patients and safety protocols.
• Produce and process high-quality radiographs.
• Maintain current veterinary technician certification or equivalent credentials.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Equine handling

Client communication

Medical math

Education

AVMA-accredited Vet Tech program

Tools

HVMS

e-Film

Keystone

Job description

The Littleton Equine Medical Center in Littleton, CO seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician specialized in anesthesia to join our equine surgical team. You will administer and monitor anesthesia, perform pre-anesthetic exams, and assist during emergencies.

AVMA-accredited VT and VTNE completed are required; equine handling skills and good communication are essential. We offer competitive hourly pay, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) after 6 months, PTO, and CE stipends.