Flexible Schedule Veterinary Anesthesia Tech – Teaching

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University seeks an experienced Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to educate veterinary students and interns in safe anesthetic planning, drug selection, and monitoring across diverse cases. You will guide clinical evaluations, supervise IV catheterization and induction, and adapt plans for complex patients in a teaching hospital setting.

The role requires certification and state credentialing, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, teamwork, and hands‑on learning within a

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology.
• 2 years of experience in a primary anesthesia role.
• Registered as VT or PVT through DORA or eligible to obtain license by start date.
• Credentialed in Colorado or other eligible state.
• Graduate of accredited veterinary technician program with >2 years’ experience in veterinary medicine.
• Transcript or diploma must be attached to this application.
• Substitutions: 3+ years of veterinary medicine experience without graduation.

Responsibilities

• Instruct veterinary students and technician interns in safe, effective anesthetic planning and delivery.
• Guides DVM students and FRCC veterinary technician interns through evaluating patient status, labs, and selecting anesthetic agents for clinical patients.
• Coach students through anesthesia procedures and technical skills.
• Teach and supervise IV catheterization, induction, intubation, monitoring setup, and maintenance of anesthesia.
• Provide real‑time clinical guidance during complex anesthetic scenarios.
• Support students who are anxious with patients with comorbidities and explain drug selection.
• Evaluate and modify anesthetic plans to prevent unsafe practices.
• Develop anesthetic plans for small and large species and monitor during procedures.
• Administer and monitor general anesthesia for routine and emergency procedures.
• Lead resuscitative efforts during anesthetic emergencies.

Skills

IV catheter placement

Endotracheal intubation

Anesthetic monitoring

Anesthetic drugs knowledge

Animal restraint (fear-free)

Teamwork

Calm under stress

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology

Job description

Colorado State University seeks an experienced Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to educate veterinary students and interns in safe anesthetic planning, drug selection, and monitoring across diverse cases. You will guide clinical evaluations, supervise IV catheterization and induction, and adapt plans for complex patients in a teaching hospital setting.

The role requires certification and state credentialing, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, teamwork, and hands‑on learning within a