Registered Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia
About the job
- Hold Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) status and have at least 2 years of applicable experience.
- Know basic veterinary practices, procedures, and terminology.
- Safely handle, lift, and restrain dogs and cats, and stand for extended periods.
- Perform venipuncture and place peripheral intravenous catheters using aseptic technique.
- Have fluent English speaking and reading skills.
- Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations to assess patient safety and surgical risks.
- Implement anesthetic plans from pre-anesthesia through recovery, including continuous monitoring.
- Perform pain assessments and develop multimodal pain management plans.
- Use CASE anesthesia forms within Smartflow and EzVet systems.
- Set up and troubleshoot anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment.
- Maintain and operate anesthesia machines.
- Implement prescribed analgesic plans using local, systemic, and regional pain management methods.
- Set up and maintain equipment and identify normal and abnormal electrocardiogram readings.
- Understand hemodynamics associated with anesthesia-induced hypotension and troubleshoot anesthesia-related complications.
- Use vasopressor therapy and determine when to initiate it during anesthesia.
- Prepare and manage a vasopressor continuous rate infusion, including norepinephrine, dopamine, dobutamine, vasopressin, and epinephrine.
- Assess patient ventilation, oxygenation, and acid-base balance using pulse oximetry, capnography, and arterial blood gas analysis.
- Have at least 2 years of experience within a specialty veterinary hospital, preferably in an anesthesia department.
- Have basic surgical experience.
- Fluency in additional languages is a plus.
About the company
Ethos Veterinary Health operates a nationwide network of more than 140 specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across North America. It brings together over 1,500 specialized veterinarians who treat nearly 2 million pets each year. Hospitals in the network share advanced diagnostic tools and apply a scientific, evidence‑based approach to patient care, enabling collaboration across sites and access to specialized expertise. What makes Ethos different is the combination of a large, integrated network with deep specialty medicine and a focus on high-quality outcomes and professional collaboration, rather than isolated clinics. The company’s goal is to raise veterinary standards by delivering expert, evidence‑based care and to provide rewarding careers for veterinary professionals while advancing pet health.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Woburn, Massachusetts
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- VetRec reached 600 doctors and 900 staff by August 2026.
- Ethos opened 2026 ER Immerse recruiting across Texas, Florida, and California.
- Leslie Storms became president on December 1, 2025, restoring permanent leadership.
What critics are saying
- FTC order limits specialty acquisitions near rivals through 2032, capping roll-up growth.
- Leadership churn from Ryan Buck to Leslie Storms signals strategic instability in 2025.
- Sambolin litigation over hospital care keeps malpractice and reputational risk alive.
What makes Ethos Veterinary Health unique
- 140+ specialty and emergency hospitals give Ethos dense referral coverage.
- Ethos Discovery and clinical trials embed research into daily hospital operations.
- VetRec partnership adds enterprise AI recordkeeping across specialty and emergency workflows.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Work Hours