Registered Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia

Ethos Veterinary Health•Boulder, CO

1d•$31 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) is seeking a Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to join their growing support team. This role is crucial for ensuring surgical patients receive safe and effective anesthesia care, and for providing support to clinicians to achieve exceptional patient outcomes. CASE is a large, state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital in Boulder, Colorado, known for its advanced care, collaborative team, and commitment to 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.
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.