Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 50,400 - 101,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid time off & parental leave

CE allowance

Licensure support

Disability coverage

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Associate discounts

Scrub allowance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Framingham, MA is expanding its anesthesia team and seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician to contribute to advanced surgical and diagnostic anesthesia plans. This brand new hospital offers a 4x10 schedule and a pay range of $24.25–$49.00 per hour, with advancement through a competency assessment tool.

Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience. Join a team prioritizing patient safety, collaboration, and top-tier care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician with anesthesia and perioperative care.
• Familiarity with anesthesia procedures and monitoring equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with advanced surgical and diagnostic anesthesia plans and procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia throughout surgeries and respond to complications.
• Manage perioperative care including pre-op, induction, monitoring, recovery, and pain management.
• Perform patient assessments and document findings.
• Place and manage IV catheters, endotracheal intubation, and fluid therapy.
• Monitor fluid therapy and recognize complications.
• Provide anesthesia support for complex cases including oncologic procedures.
• Maintain medical records and coordinate patient discharge.

Skills

Anesthesia knowledge

Vital signs monitoring

Patient assessment

IV catheter placement

Pain management

Job description

At BluePearl Pet Hospital in Framingham, MA, our anesthesia team is growing! We're currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Veterinary Technician to join us at our brand new hospital!

Schedule

4x10 schedule

Pay

$24.25 - $49.00 / hour

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

As An Anesthesia Veterinary Technician, You Will

• 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 appropriately to ensure patient safety.
• Independently manage patients throughout the entire perioperative process, including pre-operative preparation, anesthesia induction, intraoperative monitoring, post-operative recovery, and pain management.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining 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 continuous rate infusions (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.

Why BluePearl?

We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.

We Also Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, and more.
• Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals.
• Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support.
• Company-paid disability coverage.
• Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually.
• Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.