Anesthesia Credentialed Veterinary Technician

MedVet • South Salt Lake, UT

10d

About The Position

MedVet is seeking a collaborative and driven Anesthesia Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join its clinical team. The role works with multiple teams and departments and offers opportunities to expand knowledge and skills in anesthetic procedures and treatments. The technician assists with patient procedures and provides anesthesia and analgesia care, including plans tailored to individual patient needs. The role also involves patient and administrative care, monitoring and managing anesthesia, maintaining accurate records, and supporting teammates through teaching and collaboration.

Requirements

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license required.
• Prior veterinary experience required.
• Proficiency in calculations, including drug calculations, constant rate infusions, and unit conversions.
• Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous anesthesia experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient procedures using anesthesia and analgesia protocols, including formulating anesthetic plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Manage appointments, obtain patient histories, maintain medical records, prepare invoices, and discharge patients.
• Place intravenous catheters, perform endotracheal intubation, and use and maintain anesthetic equipment.
• Apply understanding of anesthetic considerations and the effects of comorbidities on case protocols and perioperative management.
• Monitor anesthesia, troubleshoot complications, and make appropriate interventions.
• Develop advanced anesthetic skills, including arterial line placement, epidurals, difficult airway intubation, and critical case management.
• Use knowledge of physiology and pharmacology to provide appropriate anesthetic care for high-risk patients or procedures.
• Inspire and teach colleagues, multitask, and contribute as a highly functional team member.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, vision and dental insurance.
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Elective short-term disability and company-paid long-term disability.
• Elective life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Shift differentials and on-call pay.
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee pet discounts and pet insurance.
• Continuing education opportunities and assistance program.
• Career growth and personal development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed