Specialty Service Anesthesia Technician

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,400; Full time

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh is looking for a Specialty Service Anesthesia Technician. This role involves providing comprehensive anesthetic care and collaborating with veterinary staff across various service areas.

Ideal candidates should have training in veterinary technology and experience in anesthesia. The position offers a dynamic teaching environment and supports continuous development while managing care for small, large, and exotic species.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment.
• Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licensure.

Responsibilities

• Operate primarily in Nephrology/Urology and Internal Medicine areas.
• Provide anesthetic and peri-anesthetic care for various species.
• Coordinate care with specialty services and provide customer service.
• Document patient care accurately in hospital information systems.

Skills

Advanced Patient Care & Anesthesia Support

Monitoring, Equipment & Technical Proficiency

Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Customer Service

Documentation, Safety & Operational Compliance

Physical & Schedule Requirements

Education

Completion of an accredited training program

Graduation from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician program

Job description

Position Title

Specialty Service Anesthesia Technician

Anticipated Salary

$53,000 - $61,400

Department

CVM Teaching Hospital

About the Department

Established in 1983, the NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH) is one of the nation’s highest‑rated academic medical centers, serving North Carolina and the surrounding region. The VH treats nearly 35,000 patients annually across more than 20 clinical services, utilizing a team‑based approach that leverages the expertise of nationally and internationally renowned board‑certified specialists.

Roles and Responsibilities

Operates primarily within the Nephrology/Urology and Internal Medicine areas while remaining flexible to float to other service areas as needed. Requires advanced veterinary medical knowledge and experience in canine and feline settings, strong time‑management skills, independent judgment, and excellent collaboration with clinicians, staff, and students in a fast‑paced teaching environment.

• Advanced Patient Care & Anesthesia Support
  • Provide comprehensive anesthetic and peri‑anesthetic care, including pre‑anesthetic assessments, high‑risk drug calculations, advanced monitoring, life‑saving interventions, pain management, and post‑operative recovery for small, large, and exotic species.
  • Deliver independent, high‑quality care for all patients, utilizing sound clinical judgment and seeking assistance from senior medical staff when appropriate.
• Monitoring, Equipment & Technical Proficiency
  • Operate, interpret, and maintain advanced anesthetic and physiologic monitoring equipment and specialized patient care devices.
  • Demonstrate strong technical proficiency and the ability to work effectively with computers, electronic medical records, and clinical electronics.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Customer Service
  • Coordinate care and communicate professionally with specialty services, clinicians, staff, and students across multiple hospital service areas.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and maintain strict professionalism and emotional regulation in high‑stress or challenging clinical situations.
  • Work collaboratively as a member of the veterinary team, supporting continuous departmental advancement.
  • Orient, teach, and coach new staff, students, interns, and residents on anesthetic procedures, hospital policies, and patient care standards.
  • Demonstrate a dedicated desire to teach, guide, and evaluate fourth‑year veterinary students during their clinical rotations.
• Documentation, Safety & Operational Compliance
  • Accurately document patient care, vitals, and treatments within hospital information systems.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, strictly adhering to infectious disease protocols, OSHA, EHS, and radiation safety standards.
  • Safely work with or around sick animals and hazardous materials, including cleaning chemicals, waste anesthetic gases, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Physical & Schedule Requirements
  • Ability to frequently lift and position patients or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work beyond regularly scheduled hours when patient care needs or emergency cases dictate.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing anesthesia and peri‑operative patient care in a specialty, emergency, referral, or teaching veterinary hospital setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in anesthetic monitoring, advanced drug calculations, pain management, and recovery of small animal patients; experience with large animal and/or exotic species is preferred.
• Experience operating and interpreting advanced anesthetic and physiologic monitoring equipment and documenting patient care within electronic medical record systems.
• Experience training, mentoring, or instructing veterinary students, veterinary technicians, interns, residents, or new staff in a clinical environment.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize multiple patient care responsibilities, adapt to changing caseloads, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced clinical setting.

Required License or Certification

• Licensed/Registered/Certified by any state veterinary technician association.
• Graduation from an AVMA fully accredited two‑ or four‑year Veterinary Technician program.
• Valid NC Driver's License.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Additional Information

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.