Veterinary Anesthesia Nurse
About The Position
Penn Vet is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Veterinary Anesthesia Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing general anesthesia and sedation to small animals, including critical and non-critical cases. Your expertise will be vital in developing individualized anesthetic protocols, conducting physical exams, and overseeing the animals' recovery. If you are a certified Veterinary Technician with a strong background or interest in anesthesia and teaching, and you are passionate about ensuring the well-being of our animal patients, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our beloved animal companions and future veterinarians!
Requirements
- Certified Veterinary Technician, specialization in anesthesia a plus.
- Proven experience administering anesthesia and sedation to small animals in a veterinary setting.
- Strong knowledge of anesthesia protocols, pharmacology, and patient monitoring.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle critical situations with composure.
- Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with the veterinary team and ensure the highest quality of care.
- Must be a CVT or board eligible.
- Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia A- CVT or board eligible- 0-1 year of experience
- Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia B- CVT 2-3 years of experience
- Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia C- CVT 3-4 years of experience
- Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia D- CVT 5-8 years of experience
- Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia E - CVT 8+ years of experience and a VTS, or additional certifications
Nice To Haves
- Specialization in anesthesia a plus.
Responsibilities
- Administer general anesthesia and sedation to small animals, including hospitalized, outpatient, critical, and non-critical cases.
- Thoroughly examine and review the medical history of animal patients, enabling you to develop individualized and appropriate anesthetic plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Skillfully place intravenous (IV) catheters, ensuring the safe and efficient administration of medications and fluids during procedures.
- Conduct comprehensive physical examinations to assess the health status of patients and ensure their suitability for anesthesia.
- Design and implement customized anesthetic protocols for each patient, accounting for factors such as age, breed, health condition, and surgical requirements.
- Safely induce, maintain, and recover animals during procedures, carefully monitoring their vitals and overall well-being throughout the process.
- Oversee the recovery of animal patients, providing attentive care and making informed decisions about their readiness to return to their ward or be discharged.
- Set up and prepare all necessary equipment for anesthesia cases, ensuring a seamless and efficient workflow.
- Foster effective communication with the veterinary team, including clinicians, to ensure seamless coordination of inpatient cases and maintain a smooth daily schedule.
- Some overnight and weekend on-call for emergent and scheduled cases requiring general anesthesia. Nurses are generously compensated for their time and effort.
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare
- Tuition benefits for employees and their families
- Generous retirement benefits
- Wide variety of professional development opportunities
- Supportive work and family benefits
- Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Generous retirement plans
- Substantial amount of time away from work
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts and Special Services
- Flexible Work Hours
- Penn Home Ownership Services
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
