RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist surgeons and work with surgery techniciansto create anesthesia protocols for everyday use.
• Manage both routine and critical cases underanesthesia.
• Assist with training of surgery and anesthesiatechnicians.
• 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 utilizingthe 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'scondition and initiate appropriate action. 
• Calculate drug doses and administer medications. 
• Use patient monitoring equipment (ECG, Invasiveor non-invasive BP, CVP, ET-CO2, Pulse Oximeter, etc.) 
• Intubate patients with an endotracheal tube andcare 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 andmaintain the catheter. 
• Take diagnostic quality radiographs. 
• Provide continuing education lectures internallyand for staff at DVM 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in veterinary surgery and anesthesia
• Must Have VTS Certification
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesiaor 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 anesthetizedpatients 
• Accuracy in calculating and delivering anesthetic agents, fluids, andCRIs
• Comprehensive understanding and experience withanesthetic 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 manualsand consult with vendors if repair/upgrades needed
• Experience using common emergency and criticalcare therapies and procedures. 
• Ability to provide intense moment-to-momentmonitoring and reassessment of emergent, critically ill, or anesthetizedpatients. 
• 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: