Veterinary Neurology Anesthesia Technician

United Veterinary Care; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401K match

Life insurance

Pet discounts

Paid time off

CE opportunities

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, seeks an experienced Veterinary Neurology Anesthesia Technician to join our Neurology and Advanced Imaging team. You will provide anesthesia and perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing MRI, CT, neurosurgery, and other advanced neurological procedures.

Collaborate with board‑certified neurologists and specialty clinicians to ensure patient safety and excellent outcomes, maintain anesthesia records, and support ICU and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of anesthesia experience in a specialty or referral hospital preferred.
• Strong anesthesia monitoring and critical patient care skills.
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and advanced imaging procedures preferred.
• VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) or VTS (ECC) highly desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑anesthetic assessments and anesthesia plan development.
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing advanced imaging and neurosurgical procedures.
• Monitor ECG, BP, SpO2, ETCO2, ventilation and temperature during anesthesia.
• Manage ventilated patients and advanced airway support.
• Assist with MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, myelography, and other neurological procedures.
• Provide intensive perioperative nursing care and pain management.
• Maintain anesthesia records and treatment documentation.
• Operate and maintain anesthesia, monitoring, and MRI‑compatible equipment.
• Collaborate with neurologists, surgeons, emergency clinicians, and ICU staff.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Critical care

Ventilation

Imaging procedures

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Technology

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Tools

MRI/CT equipment

Job description

Veterinary Neurology Anesthesia Technician

Position at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Neurology Anesthesia Technician to join our Neurology and Advanced Imaging team. This position is ideal for a technician who is passionate about anesthesia, enjoys working with advanced technology, and thrives in a collaborative specialty environment.

As part of our team, you will provide anesthesia and perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing MRI, CT, neurosurgery, myelography, cerebrospinal fluid collection, and other advanced neurological procedures. Working closely with board‑certified neurologists and specialty clinicians, you will play a critical role in ensuring patient safety and exceptional outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Perform pre‑anesthetic assessments and develop anesthesia plans
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing advanced imaging and neurosurgical procedures
• Monitor ECG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, ETCO₂, ventilation, and temperature throughout anesthesia
• Manage ventilated patients and advanced airway support
• Assist with MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, myelography, and other neurological procedures
• Provide intensive perioperative nursing care and pain management
• Maintain anesthesia records and treatment documentation
• Operate and maintain anesthesia, monitoring, and MRI-compatible equipment
• Collaborate with neurologists, surgeons, emergency clinicians, and ICU staff to provide exceptional patient care

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Technology preferred
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred
• Minimum 2 years of anesthesia experience in a specialty or referral hospital preferred
• Strong anesthesia monitoring and critical patient care skills
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and advanced imaging procedures preferred
• VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) or VTS (ECC) highly desirable but not required

Why Join OSVS?

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists is a 24-hour Emergency and Specialty referral hospital located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Our team is committed to delivering outstanding patient care while fostering a supportive, collaborative culture where continuing education and professional growth are encouraged.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a talented neurology team while advancing your skills in specialty anesthesia and advanced imaging.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience, credentials, and advanced anesthesia expertise.

Benefits and Perks (for Full Time)

• Employer paid medical insurance premiums, AND paid deductible for employees!
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• 401K with company match
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000
• Personal Pet Discounts
• PTO and Holiday pay
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Veterinary Social Worker on-site
• Ample paid CE opportunities on-site, as well as CE stipend for Certified Technicians
• Uniform allowance

Join a team that believes veterinary medicine is a team sport and where your skills can make a meaningful difference every day.

OSVS is a 35,000-sq. ft. hospital in East Greenwich, RI, serving patients across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. With a busy emergency service, nationally respected internship and residency programs, and board-certified specialists in ECC, internal medicine, surgery, neurology, cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, and avian/exotics, we are proud to be a leader in advanced veterinary medicine.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.