Lead Veterinary Anesthesia Tech - Sign-On Bonus

COVE Animal Health; Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Generous PTO

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Pet care discounts

Paid volunteer time

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital in Plymouth Meeting, PA is seeking a Lead Veterinary Technician Anesthesia to join our surgical team in a full-time role.

You will plan and administer anesthesia, monitor vital signs and depth of anesthesia, assist during procedures, manage perioperative pain control, maintain accurate records, and contribute to ongoing education and best practices.

Qualifications

• CVTLVTRVT licensure preferred
• Anesthesia experience required
• Strong knowledge of veterinary terminology, medications and disease processes

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare individualized anesthesia protocols with a veterinary anesthesiologist and other specialists
• Administer and monitor anesthesia using advanced equipment to track vital signs, depth of anesthesia and patient comfort
• Assist during surgical and diagnostic procedures, anticipating needs and adapting to changes
• Manage perioperative pain control and monitor pain levels for patient comfort
• Maintain accurate records of anesthesia protocols, drug usage and patient responses
• Maintain a calm, organized workspace and troubleshoot equipment as needed
• Engage in continuing education and case discussions to stay current with best practices

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Leadership

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Licensure: CVT/LVTRVT

Job description

Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital in Plymouth Meeting, PA is seeking a Lead Veterinary Technician Anesthesia to join our surgical team in a full-time role.

You will plan and administer anesthesia, monitor vital signs and depth of anesthesia, assist during procedures, manage perioperative pain control, maintain accurate records, and contribute to ongoing education and best practices.