Certified Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center (WVRC) is a 24/7 Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital, dedicated to providing patients, clients, and referring veterinarians with the highest quality emergency and specialty veterinary medical care. WVRC offers a warm, friendly atmosphere where our main goal is to provide compassionate care to our patients and clients as well as offering outstanding customer service. We are looking for a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to become an Anesthesia Technician for our Anesthesia Department at our hospital in Waukesha, WI. The ideal candidate is experienced in veterinary anesthesia, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrates excellent critical thinking and patient care skills. Anesthesia Technicians are part of a centralized department that is responsible for monitoring anesthetic cases hospital wide including services such as: Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, Emergency, Critical Care and Ophthalmology. They operate under the supervision of the anesthesiologist and the specialty manager.
Requirements
- Licensed or Certified Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, RVT).
- A strong passion for high-quality anesthetic care before, during, and after procedures.
- Fluent English skills (spoken and written); fluency in multiple language is a plus!
- Must be able to lift patients or equipment up to 50lbs
- Strong understanding of pharmacology, physiology, and anesthesia principles.
- Excellent observational and documentation skills.
- Ability to remain calm and focused during emergency situations.
- Compassionate, patient-focused, and team-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication and organizational skills are important.
- While a strong foundation in anesthesia is needed, we are happy to train the right candidate!
Nice To Haves
- VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) is a plus.
- Proficiency with anesthetic agents, analgesics, and monitoring equipment.
- Experience with advanced anesthesia techniques, including ventilator use, CRIs, and blood pressure management.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for anesthesia and surgical procedures, including pre-op assessments, catheter placement, and premedication.
- Induce, maintain, and monitor general anesthesia using a variety of agents and equipment.
- Assist in post-operative recovery and monitoring, ensuring patient comfort and identifying potential complications.
- Proficient in using WVRC anesthesia forms within Smartflow and EzyVet systems
- Maintain and troubleshoot anesthesia machines, ventilators, monitors, and related equipment.
- Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, and assistants to ensure optimal patient care and procedural outcomes.
- Maintain sterility and aseptic techniques, when situation warrants, in all anesthesia and surgical environments.
- Stock and maintain anesthesia supplies and controlled drugs in compliance with regulations.
- Assist with training and mentoring of junior staff or students as needed.
Benefits
- Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.
- For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
