Veterinary Technician 1

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Job Posting Title:

Veterinary Technician 1, 2 or 3-Anesthesia

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM VetMed - VTH - Admin - Nursing - Anesthesia (Torri Rae Collins (00006295))

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

This position will provide Anesthesia services to all service areas including small animal medicine, small animal surgery, all small animal specialties, and all Large Animal service areas.  It is essential that this person has expertise in handling small animals and is able to provide instruction to veterinary students.  

Job Responsibilities:

Veterinary Technician 1:

40% Assist in all aspects of inducing patients under Anesthesia.  Tasks include assisting with insertion and maintenance of catheter's including peripheral and central venous, and arterial catheters; knowledge of aspirating and troubleshooting an endotracheal tube; ability to assist with epidural injections or regional nerve blocks.
Attain / develop knowledge related to sedation, injectable and inhalation anesthetics, and anesthesia monitoring.

35% Assist in day to day operations of the Anesthesia unit, including but not limited to assisting house officers, clinicians and students with anesthesia procedures and emergencies. Develop a working knowledge of animal patient care, monitoring, diagnostic and treatment techniques in accordance with applicable established protocol.
Assist in the teaching process of veterinary students and veterinary technician students, assisting 4th year veterinary students, house officers and clinicians with procedures and treatments within the Anesthesia unit. 

20% Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of equipment and stocking of area supplies.
 Maintain the Anesthesia unit in a state of readiness.  Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises.
Emergency Service: Aiding in the assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service in need of general anesthesia for surgical intervention.  Take a portion of on call duties as well as duties for emergency response to include ride out duties (essential personnel).

5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree OR Associate’s degree in veterinary technology OR CVT or equivalent OR 3 years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.

Preferred Certifications/Licenses: CVT/RVT/LVT Certified, Registered or Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician 2:  

40% Assist in all aspects of inducing patients under Anesthesia.  Tasks include assisting with insertion and maintenance of catheter's including peripheral and central venous, and arterial catheters; knowledge of aspirating and troubleshooting an endotracheal tube; ability to assist with epidural injections or regional nerve blocks.
Attain / develop knowledge related to sedation, injectable and inhalation anesthetics, and anesthesia monitoring.

35% Perform day to day operations of the Anesthesia unit, including but not limited to assisting house officers, clinicians and students with anesthesia procedures and emergencies. Develop a working knowledge of animal patient care, monitoring, diagnostic and treatment techniques in accordance with applicable established protocol.
Assist in the teaching process of veterinary students and veterinary technician students, assisting 4th year veterinary students, house officers and clinicians with procedures and treatments within the Anesthesia unit.

20% Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of equipment and stocking of area supplies.
 Maintain the Anesthesia unit in a state of readiness.  Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises.
Emergency Service: Aiding in the assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service in need of general anesthesia for surgical intervention.  Take a portion of on call duties as well as duties for emergency response to include ride out duties (essential personnel).

5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of applicable experience OR Associate’s degree in veterinary technology with 2 years of applicable experience OR CVT or equivalent with 2 years of applicable experience OR 5 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties OR 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician 1 at LSU SVM.

Preferred Certifications/Licenses: CVT/RVT/LVT Certified, Registered or Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician 3:

40% Perform, teach and instruct all aspects of inducing patients under Anesthesia.  Tasks include assisting with insertion and maintenance of catheter's including peripheral and central venous, and arterial catheters; knowledge of aspirating and troubleshooting an endotracheal tube; ability to assist with epidural injections or regional nerve blocks.
Attain knowledge related to sedation, injectable and inhalation anesthetics, and anesthesia monitoring.    

35% Perform, teach and instruct day to day operations of the Anesthesia unit, including but not limited to assisting house officers, clinicians and students with anesthesia procedures and emergencies. Develop a working knowledge of animal patient care, monitoring, diagnostic and treatment techniques in accordance with applicable established protocol.
Assist in the teaching process of veterinary students and veterinary technician students, assisting 4th year veterinary students, house officers and clinicians with procedures and treatments within the Anesthesia unit.

20% Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of equipment and stocking of area supplies.
 Maintain the Anesthesia unit in a state of readiness.  Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises.
Emergency Service: Aiding in the assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service in need of general anesthesia for surgical intervention.  Take a portion of on call duties as well as duties for emergency response to include ride out duties (essential personnel).
5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years experience OR Associate’s degree in veterinary technology with 4 years experience; OR Certification as a vet tech or equivalent with 4 years experience; OR 7 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.

Preferred Certifications/Licenses: CVT/RVT/LVT Certified, Registered or Licensed Veterinary Technician

Special or Physical Qualifications (ALL LEVELS):

May be Required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. 

Per PS 18- This position is a part of the Emergency Response Personnel - these personnel are linked with the hospital during any emergency response event and are expected to report in and perform as outlined in the emergency response plan.

Required to be capable of lifting more than 50 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, able to reach above and below the shoulder, vision (near sight), vision (far sight), kneel or sit on the floor, push/pulling, grasping, climbing, crawling bending, squatting, and/or twisting.  

*Due to the nature of this position and/or responsibilities, this position is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67*

Additional Job Description:

May be Required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if applicable).

Please provide your resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

Posting Date:

March 31, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

May 31, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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