Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Friendship Hospital for Animals; Washington; On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO and CE allowance

Life insurance and 401(k) with match

License, credential, and professional/

Job summary

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC, is seeking a meticulous Veterinary Technician to join our Anesthesia team. The role requires advanced anesthesia skillset in a high-volume, multi-disciplinary hospital.

We offer competitive compensation with shift differentials and on-call pay, medical/dental/vision, generous PTO and CE allowance, and support for VTS advancement. A collaborative culture and access to advanced specialty equipment await you.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) or eligible to credential.
• Experience in anesthesia monitoring, equipment, and medications in a specialty or emergency setting.
• Experience working with a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, medications, equipment, and treatment areas for sedation and general anesthesia.
• Provide continuous multi-parameter monitoring and respond to changes in patient status and anesthetic emergencies.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of anesthetic and analgesic medications, including their effects and potential adverse reactions.
• Safely operate, troubleshoot, and maintain anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Maintain sterile technique and demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Provide attentive post-anesthetic monitoring and safely transition patients back to their admitting service.
• Participate in daily rounds and collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and specialty teams to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Credentialed Vet Tech

Anesthesia Monitoring

Emergency Experience

Anesthesia Equipment

Tools

Monitoring Equipment

MRI/CT access

Job description

Friendship Hospital for Animals , a leading AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital in Washington, DC, is seeking a meticulous and skilled Veterinary Technician to join our Anesthesia team. If you have an advanced anesthesia skillset and enjoy working in a high volume, multi-disciplinary hospital where you can continue to hone your already impressive skills, we’d love to meet you.

About the role:

• Prepare patients, medications, equipment, and treatment areas for sedation and general anesthesia.
• Provide continuous multi-parameter monitoring and recognize and respond to changes in patient status and anesthetic emergencies.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of anesthetic and analgesic medications, including their effects and potential adverse reactions.
• Safely operate, troubleshoot, and maintain anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Maintain appropriate sterile technique and demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Provide attentive post-anesthetic monitoring and safely transition patients back to their admitting service.
• Participate in daily rounds and collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and specialty teams to coordinate patient care.

Schedule:

This is a full time position with four 10-hour shifts per week. There is an on-call requirement of up to 5 days per month.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation, including shift differentials and on-call compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA
• Generous PTO and CE allowance, including support for VTS advancement
• Life insurance and 401(k) with match
• License, credential, and professional dues reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
• Pet care discounts
• Access to advanced specialty medicine and technology, including MRI, CT, ventilators, dialysis, and more
• A welcoming, collaborative culture that values compassion, learning, mentorship, and professional growth

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) or ability to become credentialed very highly preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, equipment, and medications in a veterinary specialty or emergency setting is required.
• Previous experience working directly with a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist a plus

We’re looking for veterinary professionals who embrace a collaborative, compassionate, and ethical environment where teammates support one another, share knowledge, continue learning, and provide exceptional care to every patient and family.

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

Ready to join the team?

US Pay Range

$30—$38 USD