Lead Veterinary Technician – Anesthesia

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

Lead Veterinary Technician Anesthesia Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital Plymouth Meeting PA Full Time

5000 Sign on Bonus 2000 Retention Bonus Compensation Starting at 26 32hr depending on experience and credentialsFour 10 hour days Mon Fri with rotating weekend daysOccasional holidays

Why HVSH Medicaldentalvision 401k with match Generous PTO CE allowance Tuition reimbursement Mental health support Pet care discounts Paid volunteer time Uniform allowance

What Youll Do

• Plan and prepare individualized anesthesia protocols in collaboration 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 the needs of the veterinary team and adapting to rapid changes in patient status
• Manage perioperative pain control administering medications and monitoring pain levels to ensure patient comfort
• Help maintain accurate records of anesthesia protocols drug usage and patient responses to ensure consistent and informed care
• Maintain a calm organized workspace ensuring quick access to necessary supplies and troubleshooting equipment as needed
• Engage in continuing education and case discussions keeping abreast of the latest anesthesia protocols monitoring techniques and best practices

What You Bring

• CVTLVTRVT licensure preferred
• Anesthesia experience required
• Solid understanding of veterinary medical terminology medications and disease processes
• Strong communication skills for client education and team collaboration
• Ability to prioritize stay organized and multitask in a fast paced environment
• A commitment to providing exceptional patient and client care
• Leadership experience with the ability to coordinate surgical workflow support team members and oversee the flow of a busy surgical day across multiple doctors
• Ready to take the next step Wed love to meet you Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital

COVE Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law ACP1