Veterinary Anesthesia Technician — On-Call & Teaching

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Tuition assistance for employees and family

Generous paid time off

Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options

Access to university resources and discounts

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a Veterinary Technician specializing in anesthesia to provide primary care for clinical and research patients. This role includes performing anesthesia on a variety of species, teaching students, and maintaining equipment.

Candidates must be certified technicians, with extensive knowledge of physiology and the ability to work on-call. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have certification as a CVT, RVT, or LVT.
• Anesthesia experience preferred but not required.
• Must be willing to work on-call schedules, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform anesthesia on a variety of species during procedures.
• Teach veterinary anesthesia to student veterinarians.
• Maintain anesthesia equipment and provide care to patients.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Extensive physiology knowledge

Comfortable working with all farm animal species

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a Veterinary Technician specializing in anesthesia to provide primary care for clinical and research patients. This role includes performing anesthesia on a variety of species, teaching students, and maintaining equipment.

Candidates must be certified technicians, with extensive knowledge of physiology and the ability to work on-call. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and tuition assistance.