Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Anesthesia-Trained Veterinary Technician

Veterinary ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeNew Braunfels, TX, USA$15 - $21 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician in a small animal veterinary hospital or clinical setting.
Hands-on experience with veterinary anesthesia, including induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery.
Strong understanding of anesthetic medications, patient monitoring parameters, and potential anesthesia-related complications.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
Experience with intravenous catheter placement, intubation, medication calculations, and perioperative patient care.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced veterinary medical environment.
A compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient care and client service.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for anesthesia and surgical procedures, including pre-anesthetic assessments and patient preparation.
Calculate, prepare, and administer medications under the direction of the attending veterinarian.
Induce and maintain anesthesia as directed by the veterinarian.
Monitor anesthetized patients throughout procedures, including heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature, and anesthetic depth.
Recognize changes in patient status and promptly communicate concerns to the veterinarian and medical team.
Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and related medical instruments.
Assist with intubation, intravenous catheter placement, fluid therapy, and patient positioning.
Provide perioperative care, including patient recovery, pain assessment, and post-anesthetic monitoring.
Maintain accurate medical records and anesthesia monitoring documentation.
Follow established protocols for patient safety, infection control, equipment maintenance, and workplace safety.
Collaborate with veterinarians and fellow technicians to ensure an efficient, supportive, and positive clinical environment.

Desired Qualifications

A Certified Veterinary Technician, Registered Veterinary Technician, or Licensed Veterinary Technician credential is preferred; equivalent hands-on anesthesia experience will be considered.

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician with a passion for anesthesia, patient safety, and high-quality veterinary medicine? Chisholm Trail Veterinary Clinic is looking for an Anesthesia-Trained Veterinary Technician to join our team in New Braunfels, Texas!

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled veterinary technician who enjoys working closely with veterinarians and the medical team to provide exceptional patient care. If you have a strong foundation in veterinary anesthesia, enjoy monitoring patients through surgical procedures, and take pride in delivering compassionate, attentive care, we would love to meet you!

Schedule: 4 weekdays per week and alternating Saturdays

As a Veterinary Technician, you will play an important role in supporting safe, effective anesthesia and surgical care for our patients. Responsibilities include:

Prepare patients for anesthesia and surgical procedures, including pre-anesthetic assessments and patient preparation.
Calculate, prepare, and administer medications under the direction of the attending veterinarian.
Induce and maintain anesthesia as directed by the veterinarian.
Monitor anesthetized patients throughout procedures, including heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature, and anesthetic depth.
Recognize changes in patient status and promptly communicate concerns to the veterinarian and medical team.
Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and related medical instruments.
Assist with intubation, intravenous catheter placement, fluid therapy, and patient positioning.
Provide appropriate perioperative care, including patient recovery, pain assessment, and post-anesthetic monitoring.
Maintain accurate medical records and anesthesia monitoring documentation
Follow established protocols for patient safety, infection control, equipment maintenance, and workplace safety.
Collaborate with veterinarians and fellow technicians to ensure an efficient, supportive, and positive clinical environment.

The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable, detail-oriented veterinary professional who understands the importance of patient safety and takes pride in delivering excellent medical care.

Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician in a small animal veterinary hospital or clinical setting.
Hands-on experience with veterinary anesthesia, including induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery.
Strong understanding of anesthetic medications, patient monitoring parameters, and potential anesthesia-related complications.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
Experience with IV catheter placement, intubation, medication calculations, and perioperative patient care.
Excellent communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced veterinary medical environment.
A compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient care and client service.
CVT, RVT, or LVT credential preferred; equivalent hands-on anesthesia experience will be considered.

About the Company

Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Innovetive Petcare partners with veterinary practices to support their growth and professional development. It handles day-to-day business operations so veterinary teams can focus on delivering high-quality medical care to pets and owners. The company works by forming partnerships with practices, providing operational support, education, and staff development, and earning revenue from these partnerships and services offered. What sets Innovetive Petcare apart is its emphasis on local, community-focused relationships and ongoing professional development and workplace culture, rather than just services. The company’s goal is to help veterinary practices grow sustainably while improving patient care and creating fulfilling workplaces.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2014

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