Veterinary Anesthesia Technician — Perioperative Pro (4x10)

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 33,406 - 67,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) and PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Framingham, MA is seeking a skilled Anesthesia Veterinary Technician to join our brand-new hospital. The role focuses on developing and implementing patient-specific anesthesia and analgesia plans for surgical cases.

Schedule is 4x10 with pay ranging from $24.25 to $49.00 per hour, depending on experience and competency. VTS credentialing can yield compensation commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with advanced surgical and diagnostic procedures by developing and implementing patient-specific anesthesia and analgesia plans.
• Monitor anesthesia throughout procedures, recognize and troubleshoot anesthetic complications, and intervene to ensure patient safety.
• Independently manage patients throughout the perioperative process, including pre-operative preparation, anesthesia induction, intraoperative monitoring, post-operative recovery, and pain management.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including histories, physical examinations, vital sign monitoring, and identification of abnormal findings requiring clinician intervention.
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters, perform endotracheal intubation (including difficult airways), administer IV fluids and CRIs, and operate and troubleshoot anesthetic and fluid therapy equipment.
• Monitor and manage fluid therapy, including aseptic connection/disconnection of IV lines and recognition of complications such as fluid overload.
• Provide anesthesia support for complex surgical oncology cases, including adrenal, pulmonary, maxillofacial, and large soft tissue tumor procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records, coordinate appointments, facilitate patient discharges, and complete related medical documentation and invoicing.
• Demonstrate proficiency in medical calculations and continuously expand advanced technical skills, including epidural anesthesia, critical case management, and emerging anesthesia techniques.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Framingham, MA is seeking a skilled Anesthesia Veterinary Technician to join our brand-new hospital. The role focuses on developing and implementing patient-specific anesthesia and analgesia plans for surgical cases.

Schedule is 4x10 with pay ranging from $24.25 to $49.00 per hour, depending on experience and competency. VTS credentialing can yield compensation commensurate with experience.