Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

BluePearl Vet, LLC•Framingham, MA

5d•$24 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

At BluePearl Pet Hospital in Framingham, MA, our anesthesia team is growing! We're currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Veterinary Technician to join us at our brand new hospital! This role involves assisting with advanced surgical and diagnostic procedures, monitoring anesthesia, managing patients throughout the perioperative process, and performing comprehensive patient assessments. The technician will also be responsible for placing and maintaining catheters, administering fluids, operating anesthetic equipment, and providing anesthesia support for complex surgical oncology cases. Additionally, maintaining accurate medical records, coordinating appointments, and facilitating patient discharges are key responsibilities. The role requires proficiency in medical calculations and continuous expansion of advanced technical skills.

Requirements

Skilled and detail-oriented Veterinary Technician
Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Nice To Haves

VTS credentialing

Responsibilities

Assist with advanced surgical and diagnostic procedures by developing and implementing patient-specific anesthesia and analgesia plans.
Monitor anesthesia throughout procedures, recognize and troubleshoot anesthetic complications, and intervene appropriately to ensure patient safety.
Independently manage patients throughout the entire perioperative process, including pre-operative preparation, anesthesia induction, intraoperative monitoring, post-operative recovery, and pain management.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining histories, physical examinations, vital sign monitoring, and identification of abnormal findings requiring clinician intervention.
Place and maintain intravenous catheters, perform endotracheal intubation (including difficult airways), administer IV fluids and continuous rate infusions (CRIs), and operate and troubleshoot anesthetic and fluid therapy equipment.
Monitor and manage fluid therapy, including aseptic connection/disconnection of IV lines and recognition of complications such as fluid overload.
Provide anesthesia support for complex surgical oncology cases, including adrenal, pulmonary, maxillofacial, and large soft tissue tumor procedures.
Maintain accurate medical records, coordinate appointments, facilitate patient discharges, and complete related medical documentation and invoicing.
Demonstrate proficiency in medical calculations and continuously expand advanced technical skills, including epidural anesthesia, critical case management, and emerging anesthesia techniques.