Veterinary Anesthesia Technician — Teaching Hospital

University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville, FL seeks a dedicated Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesia services within a teaching hospital. You will assist veterinarians and students in planning, administering, and monitoring anesthesia across various species, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include pre-anesthetic evaluation, equipment prep, induction, maintenance, intraoperative monitoring, and post-anesthesia recovery, while

Qualifications

• Must have formal veterinary technology education and credentials (AVMA-accredited program preferred).
• Experience with veterinary anesthesia and analgesia, including pre-anesthetic assessment, induction, maintenance, and recovery for various species.
• Proficiency in monitoring techniques (ECG, BP, pulse oximetry, capnography) and recognizing abnormalities.
• Knowledge of pharmacology for anesthetic drugs, analgesics, sedatives, and emergency meds.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthetic evaluations and prepare equipment.
• Induce and maintain anesthesia and monitor during surgery.
• Record anesthesia data accurately and ensure infection-control protocols.
• Maintain and troubleshoot anesthesia machines and monitors.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, students, and staff in a teaching hospital setting.
• Demonstrate best practices and contribute to patient safety and care.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Teamwork & communication

Patient safety

Venipuncture & catheterization

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Job description

The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville, FL seeks a dedicated Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to support anesthesia services within a teaching hospital. You will assist veterinarians and students in planning, administering, and monitoring anesthesia across various species, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include pre-anesthetic evaluation, equipment prep, induction, maintenance, intraoperative monitoring, and post-anesthesia recovery, while