Veterinary Anesthesia Technician

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Tuition support

401(k)

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT in West Hartford, CT is seeking a Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to join our 24-7 hybrid and specialty referral hospital. We emphasize education, teamwork, and career growth; you will monitor anesthesia, collect histories, perform venipuncture, and support the surgical team with challenging cases while upholding safety standards.

Compensation is $25–$35 per hour, full-time weekday shifts with incentivized on-call options, and a comprehensive VCA Total Rewards

Qualifications

• Requires Certified Technician with anesthesia experience (3+ years)
• Leadership experience preferred
• Positive attitude and ability to assist with case flow and training

Responsibilities

• Anesthesia monitoring/case workup
• Full Technician Skill Utilization
• Collecting patient histories & physical exams
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

Radiology safety

Patient history

Team collaboration

Job description

VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT is looking to expand their surgical team! Veterinary Specialists of CT is seeking Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to join the specialty surgical team at our 24-7 hybrid and specialty referral hospital in West Hartford, CT.

We have a unique culture in our hospital that values team building, connectivity, and wellness as well as striving to celebrate each person’s individual skill and career progression. Our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassionate care as a driving force.

Why Join the Veterinary Specialists of CT Team?

We have a surgeon, leadership team, and onsite technician manager who are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians. We are committed to your continuing education and personal career development, and strive to create an environment where training advanced technician skills is our top priority. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Veterinary Anesthesia Technician Responsibilities

• Anesthesia monitoring/case workup
• Full Technician Skill Utilization
• Collecting patient histories & physical exams
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients

Potential Schedule: Full-time, weekday shifts. Monday thru Friday. 4/5 shifts Incentivized voluntary on-call shifts.

Compensation: $25 - $35 per hour based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.

What Makes Veterinary Specialist of CT Unique?

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we welcome your experience and allow you to utilize your medical knowledge to the fullest extent. With a bustling General Practice wing, your daily dose of puppies and kittens will be met. In addition to our advanced procedures on the specialty side such as: Neurology and MRI, Internal Medicine and Endoscopy and Surgery, we also provide the option of a Holistic approach offering acupuncture and nutrition support. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Path financial, and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Why You Should Consider Us

This role is suited for a Certified Technician with 3 years of anesthesia experience and leadership experience preferred. Candidate must be positive, able to assist with case flow, support the surgical team with challenging surgical cases and provide training and support as appropriate. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.