Veterinary Anesthesia Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health•Red Bank, NJ

88d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital (RBVH) is seeking dedicated Anesthesia Technicians to work within its Neurology & Surgery services. This specialized department focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex neurological conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. Technicians in this role will gain hands-on experience with advanced diagnostics and procedures, work closely alongside board-certified neurologists, and play a vital role in delivering compassionate, cutting-edge care to patients with neurologic disease. RBVH recently opened a new, state-of-the-art 100,000+ square foot facility equipped with advanced diagnostics like MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, and a PET scanner, featuring 52 exam rooms, 12 surgical suites, and a dedicated emergency department.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
Recover or CPR certified
Three years + of experience working as a nursing team member in a veterinary hospital is required.
One year + of experience with anesthesia techniques and protocols is required.
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role.
Knowledge of neurologic diseases and surgical procedures
Knowledge of routine labs and tubes needed for each
Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations

Nice To Haves

Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT)
Fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Responsibilities

Monitoring for all neurology anesthesia required within the neurology/ surgery department (MRI’s, Surgery, CSF Taps, CT Scans, etc.)
Keeping patient clean and dry
Phlebotomy skills for blood samples using cephalic, saphenous, and jugular veins
IV catheterization of peripheral veins
Providing aseptic techniques to the workplace
IV fluid therapy for neuro surgeries (administration and knowledge of colloids, crystalloids, transfusions and fluid additives)
Handling and administering controlled substances
Dose calculations, constant rate infusions, understanding physiological effects of the drugs commonly used.
Administration and knowledge of all anesthetic drugs included in the training manual.
Knowledge of all neurologic surgical procedures: ventral slot, hemi laminectomy, brain, CSF taps.
Ability to assist in neurologic diagnostic procedures: MRI, CT, myelogram
Monitoring capabilities: (a). ECG (b). central venous pressure (c). pulse oximetry (d). esophageal stethoscope (e). non-invasive blood pressure (f). capnography
Management of life-threatening emergencies: cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological problems include: advanced CPR skills (with electrical defibrillation), assisted ventilation, use of mechanical ventilation, emergency drug calculations and administrations.
Instrument/pack preparation and setup
Preparation of lab samples
Maintaining a legal anesthesia record, recognizing significant events and trends with parameters
Recording all drugs administered to patient, noting the dose, time, and route of administration
Recording monitored variables on a regular basis (every 5 minutes) during anesthesia
Maintenance and preparation of the surgery equipment/ instruments, MRI equipment and suite, anesthesia machine and monitoring equipment.
Maintenance and stocking of MRI suite
Equipment troubleshooting: IV pumps, monitoring equipment, Doppler, anesthesia machine, pulse ox, etc.
Excellent communication skills with coworkers and with clients
Planning procedures/ communication with other departments
Providing doctor approved patient updates to clients
Making sure the hospital is ready for the next shift/day (clean/stock)
Completing any task listed by the supervisor
Ensuring that a responsible individual is aware of the patient’s status at all times during anesthesia and recovery, and is prepared either to intervene, when indicated, or to alert the veterinarian in charge about changes in the patient’s condition.
If a technician or other responsible person is unable to remain with the patient continuously, a responsible person should check the patient’s status on a regular basis (at least every 5 minutes) during anesthesia and recovery.
Overall assisting the doctors and technicians in providing the best possible care of the patients and offer the clients the best possible service.
Acting as a team player.