Certified Veterinary Technician

Certified Veterinary Technician- AnesthesiaVeterinary Technician – AnesthesiaWestford, MAWestford Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center is looking for an experienced Anesthesia Veterinary Technician who thrives in advanced medicine, takes pride in vigilant patient monitoring, and wants to play an essential role in delivering safe, individualized anesthesia and pain management.Westford Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center is a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital providing advanced care for dogs and cats throughout Westford and the surrounding communities. Our collaborative team brings together experienced technicians, emergency clinicians, and specialists who are committed to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and exceptional patient outcomes.With specialty services including anesthesia and pain management, surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, and emergency and critical care, you will support a wide variety of patients and procedures—from routine anesthetic cases to medically complex and high-risk patients. Our hospital also offers advanced capabilities including MRI, CT, endoscopy, ultrasound, echocardiography, and a fully equipped intensive care unit.Anesthesia Veterinary Technician – Full Time$30.00-$38.00/hr depending on experience, licensure, and advanced credentialsWhat You'll DoAnesthesia & Patient CareWork closely with the anesthesia and surgical teams to develop and carry out individualized anesthetic plansPrepare patients for anesthesia, including reviewing medical records, obtaining baseline vital signs, placing intravenous catheters, and completing pre-anesthetic diagnosticsCalculate, prepare, and administer anesthetic and analgesic medications under veterinarian directionAssist with anesthetic induction, intubation, positioning, maintenance, and recoveryContinuously monitor cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, and temperature parameters throughout proceduresOperate and interpret advanced monitoring equipment, including ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography, invasive and noninvasive blood pressure monitoring, and temperature monitoringRecognize changes in patient status and respond quickly and appropriately under the direction of the anesthesiologist or attending veterinarianProvide attentive post-anesthetic monitoring and pain assessment through recoveryMaintain accurate, detailed anesthesia records and communicate patient status clearly to the medical teamAdvanced Procedures & Pain ManagementSupport anesthesia for soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, advanced imaging, endoscopy, ophthalmic procedures, and other specialty servicesAssist with anesthesia for patients with complex medical conditions, emergency presentations, or elevated anesthetic riskSupport multimodal pain-management plans, including continuous-rate infusions and local or regional anesthetic techniquesPrepare and maintain equipment used for regional anesthesia, mechanical ventilation, invasive monitoring, and advanced airway managementCollaborate with specialists and technicians across departments to promote continuity of care before, during, and after anesthesiaAdvocate for patient comfort, safety, and appropriate pain control throughout hospitalizationEquipment, Medications & SafetyPerform anesthesia machine checks and ensure equipment is functional and ready before each procedureSet up, operate, clean, and maintain anesthesia machines, ventilators, monitoring devices, infusion pumps, and related equipmentMaintain anesthesia carts and emergency supplies, ensuring medications and equipment are organized, stocked, and within expiration datesFollow hospital protocols for controlled substances, medication documentation, oxygen safety, waste-gas management, and equipment maintenanceIdentify equipment concerns and communicate repair or replacement needs promptlyMaintain a clean, organized, and procedure-ready anesthesia workspaceTeamwork & Clinical StandardsCollaborate closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, emergency clinicians, specialists, technicians, and assistantsCommunicate changes in patient condition promptly and contribute to effective case handoffsHelp train and mentor technicians and assistants in anesthesia preparation, monitoring, recovery, and patient-safety practicesParticipate in the development and maintenance of anesthesia protocols, checklists, and standard operating proceduresSupport a learning-focused environment by sharing knowledge and contributing to team educationUphold OSHA, DEA, radiation-safety, infection-control, and hospital compliance standardsOur Comprehensive Benefit Package Includes:Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employmentGenerous paid time off and flexible schedulingContinuing education allowance and professional development supportMental Health ResourcesCompany paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leavePerks for Your Pets Too!Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and productsDiagnostics: Savings on reference lab testingNutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foodsInsurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partnerRequirementsAt least two years of veterinary technician experience, with significant hands-on anesthesia experience strongly preferredExperience independently monitoring patients under general anesthesiaStrong understanding of anesthetic medications, analgesia, patient physiology, ventilation, and anesthetic complicationsAbility to recognize subtle changes in patient status and respond calmly and appropriatelyExperience with specialty, emergency, critical care, surgery, or high-risk anesthesia strongly preferredCredentialed Veterinary Technician in Massachusetts or eligible to obtain certification preferredVeterinary Technician Specialist credential in Anesthesia and Analgesia, or interest in pursuing a VTS, is highly valuedStrong mathematical skills and confidence calculating drug dosages, fluid rates, and continuous-rate infusionsExcellent communication, organization, and medical-record documentation skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and maintain composure during complex or high-acuity casesCommitment to compassionate patient care, continuous learning, and collaborative medicineWillingness to participate in [insert applicable weekend, holiday, on-call, or rotating schedule expectations]Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including patient restraint and positioning, lifting, standing for extended periods, and potential exposure to anesthetic gases, radiation, medications, and other hazardous materials; appropriate PPE is provided and requiredRarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We're hyper-focused on supporting our professionals so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.Employment will require the successful completion of references and a background check.For Massachusetts applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Rarebreed Veterinary Partners and any of its affiliated companies does not use lie detector tests as part of the application process.Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.