Veterinary Anesthesia Technician — Specialty & Emergency

EVG Specialty Network; Washington; On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

CE allowance

Licensing/credential reimbursement

401(k) with match

Uniform allowance

On-call compensation

Pet care discounts

Public transport discounts

Job summary

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC, is seeking a meticulous Veterinary Technician to join our Anesthesia team. Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for sedation and general anesthesia, and monitor patients with multi-parameter systems.

This full-time role requires collaboration with veterinarians and specialty teams in a high-volume setting. A credentialed technician with anesthesia experience is preferred, with on-call duties up to 5 days per month and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) or ability to become credentialed very highly preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, equipment, and medications in a veterinary specialty or emergency setting is required.
• Previous experience working directly with a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, medications, equipment, and treatment areas for sedation and general anesthesia.
• Provide continuous multi-parameter monitoring and respond to changes in patient status and anesthetic emergencies.
• Safely operate, troubleshoot, and maintain anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Maintain sterile technique and knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Provide post-anesthetic monitoring and transition patients back to their admitting service.
• Participate in daily rounds and collaborate with veterinarians and specialty teams to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring experience

Team collaboration in specialty/emERgy

Attention to detail

Credentialed veterinary technician (LV

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) or eligible

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Job description

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC, is seeking a meticulous Veterinary Technician to join our Anesthesia team. Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for sedation and general anesthesia, and monitor patients with multi-parameter systems.

This full-time role requires collaboration with veterinarians and specialty teams in a high-volume setting. A credentialed technician with anesthesia experience is preferred, with on-call duties up to 5 days per month and a commitment to