Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Veterinary Care and Specialty Group•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) is seeking a qualified Anesthesia Technician to join their expanding Anesthesia services team. VCSG is Chattanooga’s largest multi-specialty and emergency hospital, committed to providing exceptional specialty and emergency care in a supportive and collaborative team environment. They are looking for a detail-oriented, thorough, and accurate candidate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will be 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, thoroughness in work, with a focus on accuracy, especially in critical moments.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple tasks.
Compassionate, detail-oriented, and a team player.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

Ensure the patient, equipment, medications, and procedure areas are ready for planned and emergent procedures.
Induce and maintain patients under general anesthesia and sedation, including injectable, inhalant, and CRI anesthesia.
Monitor patients during procedures, adjust anesthesia levels, and respond to emergencies.
Monitor patients during recovery, ensuring a safe and gentle recovery.
Keep detailed records of anesthetic procedures, including medications used, patient response, and any other events.
Partner with various department teams to plan and coordinate anesthesia protocols for each patient, communicating patient status to the team.
Perform routine maintenance on anesthesia equipment, ensuring functionality and safety.
Calibrate and troubleshoot anesthesia machines, ventilators, and monitoring devices.
Maintain an inventory of anesthesia-related supplies and medications.
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

Training and growth opportunities, including in-person didactic, hands-on, and virtual learning.
Use of the latest equipment and technology alongside board-certified specialists.
Supportive environment fostering personal and professional development.
Generous employee pet care discount.
Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health & financial wellness resources.
Competitive hourly pay.
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.