Licensed Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician – Anesthesia for the VetMed‑VTH Small Animal Anesthesiology department. This full-time role involves supporting veterinarians in delivering quality care and assisting with anesthetic management during surgeries.

Ideal candidates must be licensed in Georgia and have a strong technical background in veterinary practices. Responsibilities include performing and teaching anesthesia techniques and ensuring patient recovery post-anesthesia.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge in veterinary care through an apprenticeship, degree, or certificate.
• Licensed as a Veterinary Technician in Georgia.
• Preferred experience in a surgery-based hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with anesthetic management for surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Perform and teach catheter placement, nerve blocks, and intubation.
• Maintain records and handle controlled substances.

Skills

Technical knowledge in veterinary care

Anesthetic management

Catheter placement skills

Intubation skills

Experience in a surgery-based hospital setting

Education

2-year degree or professional certificate in Veterinary Technology

Licensed Veterinary Technician in Georgia

Job description

Posting Details

Position: Licensed Veterinary Technician – Anesthesia.
Department: VetMed‑VTH Small Animal Anesthesiology.
Employment Type: Full Time Employee.
Working Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician – Anesthesia.

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR at [e-mail].

Position Summary

The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) supports veterinarians in providing quality veterinary care, advocating for pets, and educating clients. For anesthesia, the LVT assists senior veterinary and veterinary technician students with anesthetic management for a variety of surgical and diagnostic procedures, performs and teaches catheter placement, regional anesthetic nerve blocks, and intubation skills in a variety of species, and ensures successful recovery of post‑anesthesia patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2‑year degree, or professional certificate.
• Preferred: Licensed Veterinary Technician with experience in a surgery‑based hospital setting.
• Licensed as a Veterinary Technician in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior veterinary and veterinary technician students with anesthetic management for a variety of surgical and diagnostic procedures in large and small animals.
• Use a variety of anesthetic and pain management agents.
• Perform and teach competent catheter (venous, arterial, urinary) placement, regional anesthetic nerve blocks, and intubation skills in a variety of species.
• Ensure the successful recovery of post‑anesthesia patients.
• Accurately maintain controlled drug log and anesthesia patient records; handle controlled substances legally.
• Ensure proper charges for anesthesia cases and submit/check laboratory work and imaging results through the hospital computer system.
• Participate in emergency/after‑hours duty on a rotating basis.
• Maintain and care for anesthesia‑related equipment and stock, clean, and maintain the anesthesia prep area, crash carts, and operating rooms.