Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Anesthesia - Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists & 24 HR Emergency Care

Lakefield Veterinary Group

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Uniform allowance

Continuing education allowance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Sign-on bonus

Eligible after 90 days

Job summary

Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Licensed Surgical Veterinary Technician in Anesthesia to join our advanced surgical team. You will work with board‑certified surgeons and be part of a supportive culture that values patient‑first care and professional growth.

You will place arterial/central lines, administer regional anesthesia, and manage critical care anesthesia, including ventilation and TIVA, while assisting with surgical preparation and client education.

Qualifications

Licensed Veterinary Technician with anesthesia experience in specialty surgery.
Experience running ASA level 5 anesthesia cases independently preferred.
Background in training junior staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

Place arterial and central lines, urinary catheters, and NG tubes.
Administer local and regional anesthesia.
Perform critical care anesthesia including ventilation and TIVA.
Surgical preparation for procedures.
Educate clients during consultations and dismissals.
Bandage application and changes.
Collaborate with surgeons to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Arterial lines

Central lines

NG tubes

Regional anesthesia

TIVA

Instruments knowledge

Monitoring equipment

Team mentorship

Education

Veterinary Technician License

VTS in anesthesia

Tools

Surgical instruments

Anesthesia equipment

Monitoring devices

Job description

Licensed Surgical Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Our surgical team at Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists is rapidly growing and we are looking for a talented and motivated Surgery and Anesthesia Technician to join us.

Work with brilliant and caring board certified surgeons
Be a part of a team of technicians and surgeons that have a positive and engaged culture
Provide high quality patient care
Place arterial and central lines, urinary catheters, and NG Tubes
Administering local and regional anesthesia
Perform critical care anesthesia to include mechanical ventilation and TIVA
Surgical preparation
Client interaction and education during initial consultations and dismissals
Bandage application and changes

Do you love being a surgical assistant on the following types of cases?

Orthopedics and Arthroscopy
Regular and complex soft tissue
Interventional radiology
Oncologic

We are looking for an LVT, VTS or an LVT on track to become a VTS in anesthesia. We love having not only independent, intelligent, patient-first techs with outstanding technical and critical thinking skills but one that promotes a culture of teamwork, mentorship, willingness to learn, and positivity.

Veterinary Technicians are the backbone of our surgical team. At Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists (SLVS) we provide an independent and gratifying work environment for our anesthesia technicians. We understand our team members are all an integral part of providing high-quality medicine and client service. Our Core Values keep us focused on what is really important - quality care for pets and their people.

Requirements

LVT with at least 4 years of experience in a specialty surgery and anesthesia setting and having knowledge about specialty surgical procedures, surgical assisting experience, instrumentation knowledge, and being able to independently run up to level 5 ASA anesthesia cases. A background in training junior staff is desired.

Benefits