Licensed Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia Service

Aercmn; Oakdale (MN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) in Oakdale, MN is seeking a licensed Veterinary Technician specialized in anesthesia to join our fast-paced specialty team.

You will monitor anesthesia in multi-species cases, maintain records, assist with induction and blocks, and collaborate with veterinarians. A.A.S/B.S in Vet Tech preferred; CVT/RVT/LVT credentials encouraged. We offer ongoing learning and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred.
• Strong math skills and comfort with CRIs and drug calculations.
• Solid understanding of anesthetic drugs, monitoring, and side effects.
• Ability to stay calm and focused in high-stress situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage anesthesia for stable and critical patients.
• Maintain accurate anesthetic records and interpret vitals.
• Prepare, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain anesthesia equipment.
• Assist with induction, intubation, injections, blocks, and epidurals.
• Assess pain and support multimodal analgesia plans.
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians and specialty teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sterile anesthesia and surgical environment.

Skills

Math skills

CRIs and drug calculations

Anesthesia knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Education

A.A.S or B.S in Veterinary Technology

AVMA accreditation (a plus)

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia Service

Hot Job

Oakdale, MN 55128

Overview

Salary Range

$24.53 - $33.00 Hourly

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Day

Description

Veterinary Technician – Anesthesia
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC)

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota is seeking a skilledVeterinary Technician – Anesthesia to join our Specialty Support Team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented technician who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and is passionate about patient safety and anesthesia excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and manage anesthesia for stable and critical patients, including multi-species cases
• Maintain accurate anesthetic records and interpret patient vitals
• Prepare, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain anesthesia equipment
• Assist with induction, intubation, injections, local blocks, and epidurals
• Assess pain and support multimodal analgesia plans
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians and specialty teams
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sterile anesthesia and surgical environment

What We’re Looking For

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT preferred)
• Strong math skills and comfort with CRIs and drug calculations
• Solid understanding of anesthetic drugs, monitoring, and side effects
• Ability to stay calm and focused in high-stress situations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Why AERC

• Work alongside experienced specialists and technicians
• Exposure to advanced procedures and complex cases
• Supportive, team-oriented specialty hospital environment
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional growth
• Learn alongside experienced technicians, VTS technicians, and board-certified anesthesiologists in a collaborative specialty environment

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to always demonstrate a positive attitude
• Ability to life a minimum of 40 pounds from floor to table height
• Excessive walking and standing, frequent squatting
• Able to work at all clinic locations
• Incur risk of injury from animals
• Ability to work well under pressure and high levels of stress
• Exposure to controlled, chemo-therapeutic, teratogenic, and mutagenic drugs
• Exposure to radiation and anesthetic gases

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Two years' client service experience
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• A.A.S or B.S degreein Veterinary Technology, or similar field, and AVMA accredited a plus
• Current certification, license, or registration as a Veterinary Technician a plus