Veterinary Anesthesia Technician - Surgery
About The Position
Allied Veterinary Specialists (AVS) is seeking an experienced Anesthesia Veterinary Surgery Technician to join their growing specialty team in South Daytona, Florida. This role is crucial for ensuring exceptional surgical outcomes through exceptional nursing care. The ideal candidate will thrive in the operating room, enjoy advanced anesthesia and surgical nursing, and be eager to develop technical skills alongside an experienced specialty team. AVS fosters a culture rooted in Compassion, Respect, Education, Advancement, and Service, aiming to create a supportive environment for professional growth.
Requirements
- 3+ years of veterinary surgical and/or anesthesia experience
- Strong veterinary nursing and animal-handling skills
- A calm, focused, and detail-oriented approach
- Confidence working in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A passion for anesthesia, surgery, and high-quality patient care
- A desire to continue learning and advancing professionally
Nice To Haves
- CVT, LVT, or RVT credentials
- Specialty hospital experience
- Advanced anesthesia monitoring experience
- Experience with ezyVet and/or VetRadar
Responsibilities
- Preparing and positioning patients for surgical procedures
- Placing IV catheters and managing fluid therapy
- Assisting with anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Providing attentive perioperative and post-operative nursing care
- Monitoring patient comfort, pain, vital parameters, and anesthetic depth
- Maintaining accurate anesthesia records and medical documentation
- Preparing surgical instruments, equipment, and the operating suite
- Maintaining sterile technique and supporting instrument sterilization
- Assisting surgeons throughout procedures
- Providing clear, detailed patient hand-offs between departments
- Collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, technicians, and the broader nursing team
- Triaging and assisting surgeon during consultations and reevaluations
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Shift differential opportunities
- Continuing education and professional development
- Career advancement opportunities
- Leadership development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Exposure to advanced Emergency & Specialty veterinary medicine
- Opportunities to work alongside experienced emergency clinicians and board-certified specialists
- The chance to grow with an expanding veterinary organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
