Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia
About The Position
Join Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital as an Anesthesia Veterinary Technician and grow your skills in a Level 1 Emergency & Critical Care specialty hospital with advanced surgery, MRI, CT, and collaborative specialty care. Mass Vet is a Level 1 24-hour emergency/critical care and specialty veterinary hospital, which is the highest rank a veterinary emergency and critical care facility can achieve. This certification represents a third-party verification by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society that Mass Vet meets the standards for their highest rating. Our 42,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is designed for comprehensive veterinary care, featuring a dedicated ambulance bay for emergencies, multiple treatment wards and 20+ exam rooms, digital radiography, MRI, and CT suites, advanced operating rooms, a veterinary compounding pharmacy, orthopedic and joint replacement surgeries, neurosurgery suite, and oncology center. Referral services include Acupuncture, Anesthesia, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Social Work, and Surgery. Join a community where your passion for veterinary care meets limitless professional and personal growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Technician, Vet Tech, CVT, RVT, or LVT preferred
- Anesthesia, surgery, specialty, emergency, or critical care experience preferred
- Strong patient monitoring, technical, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced specialty veterinary environment
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing anesthesia cases while collaborating with board-certified specialists and VTS technicians
- Perform patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures alongside each surgeon
- Obtain and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates
- Execute, monitor, and recover assigned sedation and anesthetic events
- Assist with operating room duties as a nurse and scrub-in technician during orthopedic surgeries
- Provide comfort, advocacy, and high-quality nursing care for every patient
Benefits
- Professional Development & Certification Support
- CE Allowance + Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved courses
- RECOVER Training
- 16-Week VTNE Study Group Program + One-time VTNE Reimbursement
- License application/renewal reimbursement for CVTs
- VTS financial support and onsite mentorship
- Partnership with veterinary technology programs, including scholarship opportunities
- Vacation = 3 weeks per year, increases with tenure at Ethos
- Sick Time = 1 week per year
- Holiday pay = DOUBLE TIME
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability + Life Insurance
- 401(k) with discretionary match
- Uniform Allowance
- Employee Pet Discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
