Anesthesia Recovery Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center in Wilmington, NC is hiring an experienced Anesthesia Recovery Technician to join our outstanding Surgery team! This role is vital for ensuring safe and smooth recoveries for post-operative patients. The technician will work closely with anesthesia, surgery, and ICU teams to monitor patients, respond to complications, and provide hands-on nursing care during the critical recovery phase. The position involves close monitoring of patients during anesthesia recovery, tracking vital parameters, recognizing and responding to complications, providing nursing care, assisting with patient preparation, filling medications, submitting lab samples, communicating with other teams, assisting with patient transfers, and maintaining a clean recovery area. The technician will also support the anesthesia team during high caseload periods.
Requirements
- Veterinary assistant or technician experience required
- Basic knowledge of anesthetic monitoring and recovery protocols
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-volume environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to remain calm under pressure
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care
Nice To Haves
- Previous anesthesia or recovery experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Closely monitor patients during the anesthesia recovery phase
- Track and record vital parameters (HR, RR, SpO₂, temperature, blood pressure)
- Recognize and respond to recovery complications such as dysphoria, hypothermia, and airway concerns
- Provide hands-on nursing care including extubation, pain assessment, and comfort measures
- Assist with patient preparation, including radiographs and OR setup/teardown
- Fill medications and submit lab samples
- Communicate effectively with anesthesia, surgery, and ICU teams
- Assist with patient transfers and provide thorough handoffs to ICU or wards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked recovery area
- Support the anesthesia team during high caseload periods
Benefits
- Paid Time Off benefits available upon hire
- Veterinary Social Worker on Staff at Hospital Location
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance Plans
- Discounted Employee Pet Insurance, Pet Services, and Supplies
- 401k Planning, with Employer Matching Structure
- Access to Ethos-wide expansive VetBloom Learning and Development platform with RACE approved CE
- Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards
- Recover CPR and Fear Free certification initiatives
- Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks for continued LVT/CVT growth and aspiring VTS team members
- Referral Program
- Uniform Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
