Veterinary Anesthesia Technician - Growth & Sign-On

COVE Animal Health; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Holiday pay

Education Assistance

Career growth

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Mental health services

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is hiring a Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to provide safe anesthesia services across a diverse patient population. You will plan, prepare, administer, and monitor anesthesia with a veterinary anesthesiologist and specialists in a high-energy, emergency-capable hospital.

You will also help with perioperative pain control, record-keeping, and ongoing education to support patient care and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced specialty, emergency, or surgical setting.
• Strong clinical skills including IV catheter placement, venipuncture, and understanding pharmacology/anesthesia protocols.
• Effective communication for liaising with clinical staff and relaying critical information.
• Confidence in anesthesia monitoring and patient assessment to maintain safety.
• Commitment to collaboration and teamwork.
• Passion for continuous learning and supporting colleagues' growth.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare individualized anesthesia protocols in collaboration with a veterinary anesthesiologist and other specialists.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia, using advanced equipment to track vital signs, depth of anesthesia, and patient comfort.
• Assist during surgical and diagnostic procedures, adapting to rapid changes in patient status.
• Manage perioperative pain control, administering medications and monitoring pain levels.
• Maintain accurate records of anesthesia protocols, drug usage, and patient responses.
• Maintain a calm, organized workspace with ready access to supplies and troubleshooting equipment.
• Engage in continuing education and case discussions to stay current with best practices.

Skills

IV catheter placement

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Collaboration

Continuous learning

Job description

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is hiring a Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to provide safe anesthesia services across a diverse patient population. You will plan, prepare, administer, and monitor anesthesia with a veterinary anesthesiologist and specialists in a high-energy, emergency-capable hospital.

You will also help with perioperative pain control, record-keeping, and ongoing education to support patient care and team collaboration.