Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

EVG Specialty Network • Chattanooga, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) is seeking a qualified Anesthesia Technician to join their expanding Anesthesia services. 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 compassionate individual with excellent communication skills who can thrive in a fast-paced setting and manage multiple priorities.

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

• 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 to ensure a safe and gentle awakening.
• Keep detailed records of anesthetic procedures, including medications used, patient response, and any events.
• Partner with various department teams to plan and coordinate anesthesia protocols and communicate patient status.
• 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

• In-person didactic, hands-on, and virtual learning opportunities for training and growth.
• Use of the latest equipment and technology alongside board-certified specialists.
• Supportive environment that fosters personal and professional development.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed