Anesthesia Veterinary Technician - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University
About The Position
The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University (SSVM) is seeking Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians to join our new veterinary program and teaching hospital. The hospital is located 1.5 miles from our main Glassboro campus. SSVM is a new and innovative veterinary teaching hospital for small animals, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. The teaching hospital is designed to accommodate multiple specialty departments, including anesthesia, cardiology, dermatology, dentistry and oral surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency/critical care, exotics, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, primary care, and surgery. These positions will support the clinical services in the veterinary teaching hospital treating patients and educating students. Selected candidates will be able to: Provide comprehensive and quality care to clients and patients. Demonstrate a commitment to a collaborative and collegial work culture. Problem-solve and adapt to a fast-growing and changing environment with a growth mindset.
Requirements
- Active, current Veterinary Technician License (CVT, LVT, RVT)
- VTS, Anesthesia & Analgesia or VTS eligible
- Has experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post-operative care
- Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-V
- Familiarity with the use of ventilators
- Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals
- Provide superior nursing care or emergency first aid to recovering or injured animals
- Familiarity with the use of ventilators
- Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning
- Comfortable utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment
Responsibilities
- Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
- Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care
- Provide comprehensive and quality care to clients and patients.
- Demonstrate a commitment to a collaborative and collegial work culture.
- Problem-solve and adapt to a fast-growing and changing environment with a growth mindset.
Benefits
- Contribute directly to the education and mentorship of future veterinarians
- Work alongside board-certified specialists and faculty in a collaborative, team-focused environment
- Engage in continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Build leadership skills in an academic and evolving clinical environment
- Be part of a mission-driven institution committed to innovation, community engagement, and advancing veterinary medicine
- Comprehensive State health and dental benefits, state pension
- 22 vacation/float days per year
- 12 sick days per year
- 9 paid holidays per year
- Tuition waiver for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouses and dependents after one year of employment).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
