Registered Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

IndyVet Emergency and Specialty Hospital • Indianapolis, IN

1d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our anesthesia team. This is an opportunity to work alongside emergency and specialty veterinarians while caring for medically complex patients and developing your skills in veterinary anesthesia, surgery, patient monitoring, and critical care. If you enjoy anesthesia, thrive in a collaborative clinical environment, and want the opportunity to work with a diverse and challenging caseload, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of veterinary nursing or veterinary technician experience; anesthesia experience is strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine, anesthesia, sedation, anesthetic medications, and patient monitoring
• Proficiency with venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Comfortable performing medication calculations, including CRIs and IV fluid additives
• Knowledge of small animal surgery, disease processes, emergency medicine, and specialty medicine
• Ability to recognize changes in anesthetized patients and respond appropriately
• Understanding of animal behavior and low-stress patient handling
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with veterinarians, specialists, and other veterinary technicians
• Flexible, adaptable, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty environment

Nice To Haves

• Fear Free familiarity is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for anesthesia and surgical procedures, including venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Assist with anesthetic induction, airway management, intubation, maintenance, and recovery
• Monitor anesthetized patients closely and recognize changes in patient status
• Calculate and administer anesthetic medications, constant rate infusions (CRIs), and IV fluid additives accurately
• Provide appropriate pain management and supportive patient care
• Utilize appropriate patient handling and restraint techniques based on individual patient needs and behavior
• Assist veterinarians and specialty teams with surgical and diagnostic procedures
• Maintain accurate anesthesia and patient monitoring records
• Prepare, maintain, and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment and supplies
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly and effectively with veterinarians and the nursing team
• Follow established anesthesia, patient safety, infection control, and hospital protocols
• Work collaboratively with emergency, surgery, and specialty teams to provide high-quality patient care

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative emergency and specialty environment
• Work closely with experienced veterinary professionals and specialists
• Care for patients with a wide range of medical and surgical needs
• Deepen anesthesia experience
• Work with complex cases
• Be part of a team that values collaboration, patient care, and continued learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree