Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Veterinary Care and Specialty Group•Chattanooga, TN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a dedicated and compassionate veterinary professional who thrives in a in a collaborative specialty environment and takes pride in providing the highest level of care? Veterinary Care & Specialty Group is excited to announce the expansion of our Anesthesia services. We are seeking a qualified Anesthesia Technician to join our team and help us elevate the standard of care for our beloved animal patients. Who We Are Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) is Chattanooga’s largest multi-specialty and emergency hospital, where compassionate care meets cutting-edge medicine. At VCSG, we are committed to providing exceptional specialty and emergency care while fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment. We believe that excellence in patient care starts with a workplace where professionals feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow — because when our team thrives, so do our patients. Who We Are Looking For Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented and thorough, with a strong commitment to accuracy—especially during critical moments. They bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing them to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients alike. Thriving in a fast-paced environment, they can confidently juggle multiple priorities while remaining compassionate, dependable, and a true team player.

Requirements

1-2 years of anesthetic monitoring in a veterinary setting, with a preference for a surgery or specialty/referral practice.
Strong knowledge of veterinary anesthetic drugs and their effects, backed by specialized training and expertise
Skilled in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, drug calculations, and other technical skills.
Strong medical math skills and experience with drug calculations.
Attention to detail, must be thorough in your work, with a focus on accuracy, especially in critical moments
Excellent communication and people skills.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple tasks.
Compassionate, detail-oriented, and a team player.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

Pre-Procedure Prep: Use your skills to ensure the patient, equipment, medications, and procedure areas are ready for planned and emergent procedures.
Anesthesia Administration: You’ll be responsible for inducing and maintaining patients under general anesthesia and sedation, including injectable, inhalant, and CRI anesthesia.
Patient Monitoring: During procedures, you’re the go-to for adjusting anesthesia levels and ensuring everything’s running like clockwork. If anything seems off, you’re quick on your feet and ready to respond to emergencies.
Recovery: As the patient starts to wake up, you’re there to monitor and ensure a safe and gentle recovery.
Record-Keeping: You’ll keep detailed records of the anesthetic procedures—what was used, how the patient responded, and any other events along the way.
Collaboration: You will partner with our various department teams to plan and coordinate anesthesia protocols for each patient, while communicating with the team on patient status.
Equipment Management: Perform routine maintenance on anesthesia equipment, ensuring functionality and safety. Calibrate and troubleshoot anesthesia machines, ventilators, and monitoring devices. Keep an inventory of anesthesia-related supplies and medications.
Patient Advocacy: Advocate for the well-being and comfort of patients before, during, and after anesthesia. Implement and maintain protocols for pre-anesthetic patient assessment and post-anesthetic recovery.

Benefits

Generous employee pet care discount
Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health & financial wellness resources
Competitive hourly pay and shift differentials for nights and weekends
Opportunities for continuing education, including up to $1600 stipend and additional paid time off.
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
120 hours annual paid time off and floating holiday time

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