Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Charlestown, MA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Veterinary Technician to work alongside our board-certified Anesthesiologist. Schedule Weekdays, 4x10 hour shifts, some on-call expectations Pay $24.50 - $49.00 / hour This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience. As an Anesthesia Veterinary Technician, you will Assist in patient procedures using knowledge of anesthesia and analgesia related protocols and procedures, including formulating anesthetic plans tailored to individual patient needs. Monitor anesthesia, troubleshoot anesthetic complications, and make appropriate interventions. Provide intravenous catheter placement, endotracheal intubation, and anesthetic equipment use and maintenance. Perform physical exam; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort. Understand normal vital parameters and alert doctor when abnormal. Set up intravenous fluids and CRIs. Continuously expand knowledge and skillset: advanced anesthetic skills including epidurals, difficult airway intubation, and critical case management. Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors. Be comfortable with medical math. Take patient through entire procedure from pre‑op, monitoring, post‑op, and recovery. Manage appointments, obtain histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc. Disconnect and connect patients from intravenous fluids aseptically. Monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload. Why BluePearl? We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and clear pathways for growth—within a supportive, team‑oriented culture that values your expertise. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading‑edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day. We also offer Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support Company‑paid disability coverage Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation