Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia

Ethos Veterinary Health; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Shift differential pay

Paid time off

Holiday premium pay

On-call incentives

License reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) in Parker, CO is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to join our centralized anesthesia team. The role supports multiple specialties, including Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, Neurology, Radiology, and Emergency.

The position offers a $25–$35 hourly wage with a $3,000 sign-on bonus, relocation bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a 24/7 hospital dedicated to compassionate care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least two years of veterinary technician experience in a surgical or anesthesia-focused role.
• Registered Veterinary Technician in Colorado or eligible to become registered upon hire.
• Fluent English (speaking and reading) required; multiple languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute prescribed anesthetic plans from pre-anesthesia through recovery.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia and manage analgesia with multimodal techniques.
• Set up and troubleshoot anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment.
• Document patient care in the hospital's anesthesia workflows.

Skills

Veterinary anesthesia

Registered veterinary technician

Fluent English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Smart Flow

EzyVet

Job description

Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia
CVT/RVT/LVT $25 - $35/hr. | $3000 SIGN ON BONUS | Animal Emergency & Specialty Center | Parker, CO

We are seeking a dedicated Anesthesia Technician to join our centralized anesthesia team and play a critical role in supporting patient care across multiple specialty services, including Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, Neurology, Radiology, and Emergency.

Welcome to Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC)! We are a 24/7 Emergency Care Veterinary Hospital with 7 different Specialties. The AESC Team is growing, and we are seeking motivated, positive and compassionate individuals to join our team. Our Nursing staff is essential and important to us, just as the care they provide to the pets and clients in our community. We are offering competitive wages, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment with an empathic and positive Management team

Compensation

• Credentialed Veterinary Technicians: $25-$35hourly
• $3000 SIGN ON BONUS
• $1,500 RELOCATION BONUS MAY APPLY FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED REGISTERED TECHNICIANS RELOCATING WITHIN THE PARKER COLORADO AREA!

Benefits:
We're committed to supporting our team's well-being and professional growth with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance to keep you and your family covered.
• 401(k) with Matching to help you plan for your future.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional personal and professional support.
• Continuing Education (CE):
  • Annual CE hours to advance your skills.
  • CE allowance for training and certifications.
• Uniform Allowance to ensure you're always prepared.
• Shift Differential Pay for added compensation.
• Generous paid time off, including:
  • Sick Days
  • Vacation Days
  • Bereavement Leave
• Holiday Premium Pay for working during special times of the year.
• On-Call Incentives for additional opportunities.
• License Reimbursement for required certifications.
• Referral Program to reward you for helping us grow our team.

Schedule

• Full Time
  • Monday - Friday
  • 7:00am - 3:30pm

Job Description
As an Anesthesia Technician , you will collaborate closely with veterinarians and clinical teams to ensure the safe, efficient, and compassionate management of anesthetic and sedation procedures throughout the hospital. Responsibilities include administering sedation, monitoring patients under anesthesia, assisting with anesthetic procedures, overseeing patient recovery, and helping maintain seamless patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Executes prescribed anesthetic plans for patients undergoing anesthesia, from pre-anesthesia until recovery, and monitoring throughout.
• Perform patient pain assessments and develop proposed analgesic plans for cases using multimodal pain management techniques.
• Documents patient care using AESC anesthesia forms in Smart Flowand EzyVet
• Set up and troubleshoot anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment.
• Executes prescribed analgesic plans for anesthetic cases using local, systemic, and regional pain management techniques.
• Sets ups and maintains anesthetic equipment for patients.
• Identifies normal/abnormal anesthetic readings and collaborates with veterinarian to provide proper intervention.
• Troubleshoots anesthetic complications and alerts the prescribing veterinarian when appropriate.
• Administers a wide range of anesthetic drugs.
• Sets up and maintains CRIs to treat a variety of conditions such as pain and hypotension.
• Facilitate anesthesia on a variety of cases to include soft tissue, orthopedic, and a wide variety of surgical wound repairs.
• Obtains samples for diagnostic tests such as bloodwork and urinalysis.
• Monitors anesthetic patients for a variety of diagnostics such as CT and MRI.
• Executes anesthesia on a variety of patients with ASA status ranging from I-IV
• Helps and supports other areas of the hospital as directed.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

• At least TWO YEARs of veterinary technician experience is required in a surgical setting or anesthesia focus role
• Registered Veterinary Technician, in Colorado, or the ability to become registered upon hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience in a Emergency or Specialty Hospital
• Experience with performing anesthesia for MRI or CT scans.
• Experience with more critical anesthesia.
• Ability to multitask and anticipate the department’s needs.
• Excellent communication.
• Experience using Medical Record and Whiteboard programs in a veterinary setting.

Why Choose AESC?

• Work alongside a compassionate, dedicated team of veterinary professionals.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
• Make a direct impact on the lives of pets and their families during critical times.
• Receive continuous training and growth opportunities—we're passionate about teaching!
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

About AESC
Founded in 2001 to meet the growing need for after-hours veterinary care in the Parker, Franktown, and Elizabeth communities, Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) has evolved from a small emergency hospital into a leading 24/7 emergency and specialty referral center. What began in a facility of less than 1,000 square feet has expanded into a state-of-the-art, 20,000-square-foot hospital offering advanced emergency, critical care, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, neurology, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology services.

Following a major renovation completed in 2021, AESC features cutting-edge technology, including a 23X MRI, 16-slice CT scanner, mobile fluoroscopy, multiple surgical suites, and a dedicated rehabilitation center with underwater treadmills. Supported by a collaborative team of board-certified specialists and experienced veterinary professionals, AESC remains committed to delivering exceptional patient care while continuing to grow and advance specialty medicine for pets throughout the region.

Nearby Communities
AESC attracts Veterinary Technicians and Clinical Professionals from throughout the South Denver metro area and surrounding communities, including:

• Parker, CO
• Aurora, CO
• Centennial, CO
• Castle Rock, CO
• Elizabeth, CO
• Franktown, CO
• Lone Tree, CO
• Highlands Ranch, CO
• Englewood, CO
• Greenwood Village, CO
• Littleton, CO
• Denver, CO
• Castle Pines, CO
• Foxfield, CO
• Commerce City, CO
• Bennett, CO

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About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.