Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Socket.dev; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet care discount

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive hourly pay with shift diffi

CE stipend up to $1600

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

120 hours annual PTO & floating holydy

Job summary

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group in Chattanooga is expanding anesthesia services and seeking an Anesthesia Technician to join a collaborative, multi-specialty team. You will assist with pre-procedure prep, anesthesia administration, monitoring, recovery, and record-keeping, working closely with surgeons and technicians.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of anesthesia monitoring in a veterinary setting, strong math and drug calculation skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of anesthetic monitoring in a veterinary setting, with a preference for a surgery or specialty/referral practice.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary anesthetic drugs and their effects, backed by specialized training and expertise.
• Skilled in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, drug calculations, and other technical skills.
• Strong medical math skills and experience with drug calculations.
• Attention to detail, must be thorough in your work, with a focus on accuracy, especially in critical moments.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple tasks.
• Compassionate, detail-oriented, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Procedure Prep: Ensure patient, equipment, medications, and procedure areas are ready for planned and emergent procedures.
• Anesthesia Administration: Inducing and maintaining patients under general anesthesia and sedation, including injectable, inhalant, and CRI anesthesia.
• Patient Monitoring: Adjust anesthesia levels and respond to emergencies.
• Recovery: Monitor and ensure safe, gentle recovery post-anesthesia.
• Record-Keeping: Maintain detailed records of anesthetic procedures and patient responses.
• Collaboration: Plan and coordinate anesthesia protocols with department teams and communicate patient status.
• Equipment Management: Calibrate, troubleshoot anesthesia machines, ventilators, and monitors; manage supplies.
• Patient Advocacy: Maintain protocols for pre-anesthetic assessment and post-anesthetic recovery.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Drug calculations

Communication

Team player

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or equivalent

Tools

Monitors

Job description

Are you a dedicated and compassionate veterinary professional who thrives in a collaborative specialty environment and takes pride in providing the highest level of care? Veterinary Care & Specialty Group is excited to announce the expansion of our Anesthesia services. We are seeking a qualified Anesthesia Technician to join our team and help us elevate the standard of care for our beloved animal patients.

Who We Are

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) is Chattanooga’s largest multi-specialty and emergency hospital, where compassionate care meets cutting-edge medicine. At VCSG, we are committed to providing exceptional specialty and emergency care while fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment. We believe that excellence in patient care starts with a workplace where professionals feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow — because when our team thrives, so do our patients.

Who We Are Looking For

Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented and thorough, with a strong commitment to accuracy—especially during critical moments. They bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing them to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients alike. Thriving in a fast-paced environment, they can confidently juggle multiple priorities while remaining compassionate, dependable, and a true team player.

What You Can Expect To Do

• Pre-Procedure Prep: Use your skills to ensure the patient, equipment, medications, and procedure areas are ready for planned and emergent procedures.
• Anesthesia Administration: You’ll be responsible for inducing and maintaining patients under general anesthesia and sedation, including injectable, inhalant, and CRI anesthesia.
• Patient Monitoring: During procedures, you’re the go-to for adjusting anesthesia levels and ensuring everything’s running like clockwork. If anything seems off, you’re quick on your feet and ready to respond to emergencies.
• Recovery: As the patient starts to wake up, you’re there to monitor and ensure a safe and gentle recovery.
• Record-Keeping: You’ll keep detailed records of the anesthetic procedures—what was used, how the patient responded, and any other events along the way.
• Collaboration: You will partner with our various department teams to plan and coordinate anesthesia protocols for each patient, while communicating with the team on patient status.
• Equipment Management : Perform routine maintenance on anesthesia equipment, ensuring functionality and safety. Calibrate and troubleshoot anesthesia machines, ventilators, and monitoring devices. Keep an inventory of anesthesia-related supplies and medications.
• Patient Advocacy : Advocate for the well-being and comfort of patients before, during, and after anesthesia. Implement and maintain protocols for pre-anesthetic patient assessment and post-anesthetic recovery.

Qualifications Required

• 1-2 years of anesthetic monitoring in a veterinary setting, with a preference for a surgery or specialty/referral practice.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary anesthetic drugs and their effects, backed by specialized training and expertise.
• Skilled in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, drug calculations, and other technical skills.
• Strong medical math skills and experience with drug calculations.
• Attention to detail, must be thorough in your work, with a focus on accuracy, especially in critical moments.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple tasks.
• Compassionate, detail-oriented, and a team player.

Preferred

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or equivalent certification.

Why You Should Choose Us

Take the next step in your veterinary career: We are committed to training and growth, providing you with in-person didactic, hands-on, and virtual learning.

Provide exceptional patient care: Our hospital was built from the ground up with the highest level of care in mind. You will be using the latest equipment and technology alongside board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines.

Work in a diverse and supportive environment: We offer a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional development, along with benefits that prioritize wellness and growth.

• Generous employee pet care discount
• Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health & financial wellness resources
• Competitive hourly pay and shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Opportunities for continuing education, including up to $1600 stipend and additional paid time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 120 hours annual paid time off and floating holiday time

Meet Our Hospital Website: www.vcsgvets.com

VCSG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.