Surgical Veterinary Technician — Anesthesia Focus

Pieper Veterinary; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education

Mentorship

Career growth

Job summary

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join the Surgery Department. You will participate in anesthesia management, patient monitoring, and perioperative care for advanced surgical cases in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Join a multidisciplinary team focused on exceptional patient outcomes, mentorship, and ongoing learning. This full-time role offers strong benefits, with opportunities for VTS goals and career growth.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary technician experience in surgical, specialty, or emergency settings.
• Strong anesthesia knowledge and monitoring experience.
• Experience with induction/analgesic protocols and anesthetic agents.
• Ability to calculate CRIs and perform medical calculations accurately.
• Reading ECGs, interpreting capnography and responding to changes during anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Assist in anesthesia management and perioperative patient care.
• Monitor patients during surgery and recovery with attention to vital signs.
• Support surgeons and multidisciplinary team across procedures.
• Contribute to high standards of care and patient safety.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

CRIs & calculations

Ventilators experience

Patient restraint

Team collaboration

Education

CVT credential (preferred)

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join the Surgery Department. You will participate in anesthesia management, patient monitoring, and perioperative care for advanced surgical cases in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Join a multidisciplinary team focused on exceptional patient outcomes, mentorship, and ongoing learning. This full-time role offers strong benefits, with opportunities for VTS goals and career growth.