Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia Washington, DC

Friendship Hospital for Animals; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401(k) with match

CE allowance

PTO

On-call compensation

Shift differentials

Metro discounts

Advanced imaging access

Job summary

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC, is seeking a meticulous Veterinary Technician to join our Anesthesia team. This full‑time role involves preparing patients and equipment for anesthesia, continuous monitoring, and post‑operative care in a high-volume, multi-disciplinary hospital.

The ideal candidate has experience in anesthesia monitoring, a credentialed veterinary technician background, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician or ability to credential is highly preferred.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring in a veterinary specialty or emergency setting is required.
• 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 anesthetic emergencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of anesthesia/analgesic medications and their effects.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Maintain sterile technique and knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Provide post-anesthetic monitoring and transition patients back to admitting service.
• Participate in rounds and collaborate with veterinarians and teams to coordinate care.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Team collaboration

Surgical assistance

Medication knowledge

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician credential (LVT/CVT/RVT)

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Monitoring devices

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
• Generous PTO and CE allowance, including support for VTS advancement
• Life insurance and 401(k) with match
• License, credential, and professional dues reimbursement
• Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
• 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.

US Pay Range

$30 - $38 USD