RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist surgeons and work with surgery technicians to create anesthesia protocols for everyday use.
• Manage both routine and critical cases under anesthesia.
• Assist with training of surgery and anesthesia technicians.
• Place a multi-lumen catheter in either a peripheral or central vein and utilize the proper technique to secure and maintain the catheter and insert catheters (urinary and arterial).
• Perform the following laboratory test utilizing the appropriate analyzer: Blood gases, hematocrit, total protein, BUN, Glucose, Creatinine, electrolytes (serum and urine), activated clotting time, PT/PTT, osmolality, colloid oncotic pressure, and lactate.
• Utilize an Anesthesia Ventilator.
• Assess an emergent or critically ill patient's condition and initiate appropriate action.
• Calculate drug doses and administer medications.
• Use patient monitoring equipment (ECG, Invasive or non-invasive BP, CVP, ET-CO2, Pulse Oximeter, etc.)
• Intubate patients with an endotracheal tube and care for patients with artificial airways.
• Determine the appropriate peripheral and central catheterization site(s), insert the catheter, and utilize the proper technique(s) to secure and maintain the catheter.
• Take diagnostic quality radiographs.
• Provide continuing education lectures internally and for staff at DVM

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in veterinary surgery and anesthesia
• CVT or VTS required
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia or Equivalent Experience
• Work experience in a fast-paced, multi-veterinarian hospital, emergency/referral practice, or hospital

TECHNICAL ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of normal patient vitals for awake, sedated, and anesthetized patients
• Accuracy in calculating and delivering anesthetic agents, fluids, and CRIs
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring is required
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to building relationships with colleagues and clients
• Knowledge and care with equipment maintenance, cleaning, sterility, and troubleshooting; willingness to read equipment manuals and consult with vendors if repair/upgrades needed
• Experience using common emergency and critical care therapies and procedures.
• Ability to provide intense moment-to-moment monitoring and reassessment of emergent, critically ill, or anesthetized patients.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required
• Ability to deliver exceptional client service
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds (work requires lifting, carrying, and restraining animals with assistance from other staff for animals weighing over 50 pounds)

Compensation: We offer competitive compensation based on experience and skill level.

Benefits Available: