About This RoleWe are seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join our Internal Medicine team. The successful candidate will have strong anesthesia skills, excellent communication abilities and a proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced specialty setting.Job DescriptionClient Communication & Support:Lead client communication during consults, updates, and discharge conversationsCollect detailed patient histories and relay information accurately to the InternistProvide compassionate, thorough education about procedures, post-care, and diagnosticsPatient Care & Diagnostics:Conduct TPRs and full patient assessmentsPerform IV catheterization and administer IV fluidsCollect venous and arterial blood samplesComplete in-house diagnostics (CBC, chemistry, UA, cytology, blood gas)Prepare and submit external lab samplesMaintain procedure areas, ensuring cleanliness, sterility, and equipment readinessAssist VAs and coordinate patient work-ups efficientlyAnesthesia & Sedation:Administer and monitor sedation/anesthesia for Internal Medicine proceduresPerform endotracheal intubation and manage patient airwaysProficient in ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography, doppler/oscillometric BP, and temperature monitoringExecute CRIs, multimodal anesthesia, TIVA, and anesthetic induction protocolsAssist with emergent or urgent airway management and stabilizationPerform advanced anesthetic skills, including vasopressor use, arterial catheter placement, invasive blood pressure monitoringInternal Medicine Procedures Supported:Endoscopy & Minimally Invasive Procedures: Gastroscopy (upper GI) Colonoscopy (lower GI) Bronchoscopy Rhinoscopy Cystoscopy (female: rigid; male: flexible) Endoscopic foreign body retrieval Endoscopy-assisted biopsy acquisition Feeding tube placement (PEG/PEJ)Advanced Imaging & Fluoroscopy: CT and MRI sedation/anesthesia Fluoroscopy-guided swallow studies Tracheal and airway evaluations Urethral patency assessmentAdditional Internal Medicine Diagnostics: Thoracocentesis & abdominocentesis Bone marrow aspirates/biopsies Ultrasound-assisted FNA/biopsy with sedation Joint taps and synovial fluid sampling Endocrine diagnostic testing (ACTH stim, bile acids, glucose curves, etc.)RequirementsMinimum 1+ years of anesthesia experience in a specialty or referral veterinary hospitalMinimum 2+ years performing anesthesia monitoring and induction techniquesGraduate of an accredited Veterinary Technician programStrong, confident client communication skillsExcellent organization, prioritization, and time management abilitiesDemonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced specialty environmentFlexible schedule with availability for on-call responsibilities after trainingWhat We OfferOpportunity to gain hands-on experience in advanced anesthesia and specialty casesFull training provided for anesthesia technicians, with mentorship from experienced staffCollaborative, supportive team of specialistsOpportunities for professional growth and continuing educationBenefitsCompensation: $26.00-$35.00 per hourBenefits Package:Company eventsDental careDiscounted or free foodEmployee assistance programExtended health careLife insuranceOn-site parkingPaid time offVision careWellness programWork Location: In person
Job Title
Internal Medicine Anesthesia Technician