Registered Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia

Ethos Veterinary Health•Boulder, CO

3d•$31 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) is seeking a Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to join their support team. This role is crucial for ensuring surgical patients receive safe and effective anesthesia care, and that clinicians have the support needed for exceptional patient outcomes. CASE is a state-of-the-art, 35,000+ square-foot specialty and emergency hospital located in Boulder, Colorado, offering advanced care across multiple specialties and 24/7 emergency services. The hospital emphasizes a culture of support, respect, and empowerment, with a collaborative team dedicated to teamwork, learning, and professional growth.

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with at least 2 years of applicable experience
Safely handle, lift, and restrain dogs/cats; stand for extended periods
Perform venipuncture and place peripheral IV catheters using aseptic technique
Communicate effectively with technicians, assistants, doctors, and staff
Detail-oriented multitasker with strong decision-making skills in fast-paced settings
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role

Nice To Haves

At least 2 year of experience within a specialty veterinary hospital preferred, preferably within an anesthesia department
Knowledge of basic veterinary practices, procedures and terminology
Basic surgical experience preferred
Fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations to assess patient safety and surgical risks.
Implement anesthetic plans from pre-anesthesia to recovery, including continuous monitoring.
Perform pain assessments and develop multimodal pain management plans.
Proficient in using CASE anesthesia forms within Smartflow and EzVet systems.
Set up and troubleshoot anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment.
Knowledgeable in the maintenance and operation of anesthesia machines.
Implement prescribed analgesic plans using local, systemic, and regional pain management methods.
Set up and maintain equipment, with the ability to identify normal and abnormal ECG readings.
Understand hemodynamics associated with anesthesia-induced hypotension and troubleshoot anesthesia-related complications.
Familiar with vasopressor therapy and know when to initiate it during anesthesia.
Prepare and manage a vasopressor CRI, including norepinephrine, dopamine, dobutamine, vasopressin, and epinephrine.
Assess a patient’s ventilation, oxygenation, and acid-base balance using pulse oximetry, capnography, and arterial blood gas analysis.