Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia Washington, DC

Friendship Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate veterinary team as a Veterinary Anesthesia Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and comfort of our patients during various surgical and imaging procedures. This dynamic position requires a blend of technical skills and a nurturing attitude, as you will be responsible for monitoring anesthesia, preparing surgical suites, and managing emergencies under veterinary supervision. The hospital prides itself on its state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to ongoing education, making it an ideal environment for professionals who are passionate about animal care. Embrace the opportunity to grow in a supportive and fun workplace that values collaboration and ethical practices.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Life insurance

401-k

Pet care discounts

Great location with easy access to public transport

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in monitoring anesthetized patients in a veterinary setting.
• LVT/RVT/CVT credentialing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Induce anesthesia, intubate, and maintain suitable anesthesia levels.
• Prepare imaging/surgical suites and manage anesthetic emergencies.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical procedures knowledge

Patient recovery

Dental procedures

Education

LVT/RVT/CVT credentialing

Tools

Anesthetic equipment

Surgical instruments

Job description

Friendship Hospital For Animals is seeking a Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to join our dynamic team!

About the role: The anesthesia technician is responsible for performing anesthesia in a variety of settings. These would include general surgery, specialty surgery, advanced imaging, and neurosurgery. In addition, a selection of anesthesia technicians would cross-train and rotate through the Dentistry service. This position also involves a comprehensive knowledge and skill set of surgical procedures, instrumentation, surgical site preparation and sterile technique. These technicians will work under the supervision of our anesthesiologist.

Signing bonus available for LVT/RVT/CVT or at least 2 years of applicable experience to be dispersed half on first paycheck and remainder after 90 days.

What's in it for you?

• Generous paid time off
• Life insurance
• 401-k
• Pet care discounts and so much more!
• Great Location - we are located in Tenleytown, DC with easy access to public transportation and the various attractions of the city and surrounding area.

Essential Functions

• Prepare scheduled CT/MR patients for their scans (drugs calculated, approved, charged, and filled, anesthesia sheet prepared, circuits and ET tube selected) if assigned to Imaging.
• Attend daily rounds.
• Ensure that the Imaging/Surgical/Dental suite is prepared for the day to anesthetize patients.
• Able to induce anesthesia, intubate, and maintain the patient in a suitable plane of anesthesia.
• Management of anesthetic emergencies under the direction of a veterinarian.
• Have a good knowledge of all anesthetic and analgesic medication used at FHA and their side effects.
• Follow protocols for imaging patients as dictated by FHA Anesthesiologist.
• Proper maintenance and operation of all anesthetic equipment and other equipment related to the service.
• Maintain a sterile field.
• Knowledgeable about surgical instruments, their use, and their care.
• Perform dental cleanings and polish teeth, know the correct positioning and technique for dental radiographs, creating and suturing dental flaps, and be able to generate a dental chart independently (if cross-trained in this service).
• Recover patients and transfer back to admitting service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• LVT, RVT, CVT credentialing preferred.
• 1-2 years experience monitoring anesthetized and sedated patients in a veterinary setting.

We're exclusively seeking veterinary technicians who embrace a nurturing, cooperative, and ethical environment, where genuine individuals come together to share knowledge, uplift one another and enhance the health and happiness of our patients, clients, team members, and the community. Of course, having fun while doing so is a non-negotiable!

Friendship Hospital for Animals is a top-tier AAHA Accredited veterinary hospital providing compassionate patient care including wellness, emergency and specialized care. Our range of specialized departments includes critical care, radiology, anesthesiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology/neurosurgery, cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine/hemodialysis, rehab therapy, and surgery. Our facility is equipped with cutting-edge MRI and CT technology, a dedicated ICU, long-term ventilator capability, and onsite hemodialysis. We are constantly evolving to provide the most advanced, state-of-the art comprehensive care. We believe in sharing our knowledge with the community through continuing education, externships, internships, and residency programs.

US Pay Range:

$28 - $44 USD

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