Veterinary Anesthesia Recovery Technician

Job Overview The Veterinary Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Technician is responsible for providing attentive, compassionate care to patients recovering from anesthesia. The role focuses on monitoring vital signs, managing pain, recognizing and responding to complications, and ensuring patient safety throughout recovery. The technician communicates effectively with hospital services to facilitate smooth patient transfers or discharge and maintains a clean, organized recovery environment. This full‑time, benefited position is considered essential personnel and requires professionalism, teamwork, and ongoing commitment to learning and quality patient care. Key Responsibilities Monitor patients closely through anesthetic recovery until extubated, normothermic, fully conscious, and ambulatory. Track temperature, heart rate, and respiration; use advanced monitoring equipment as needed. Administer prescribed sedation and analgesics via approved routes as directed by a veterinarian. Identify and respond quickly to complications such as respiratory distress, cardiac arrest, or hypothermia. Maintain clean bedding, perform catheter care, and check surgical sites for hemorrhage or complications. Schedule Typical schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:30 am – 7:00 pm. May require working earlier than 8:00 am or later than 5:00 pm. Schedule may change to cover other shifts or to assist in other areas of the hospital depending on patient care needs. Classification Title Veterinary Technician I/II (CARE) Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Credential veterinary technician for Veterinary Technician II. Preferred Qualifications Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/LVT/RVT). Proficiency in intubation and extubating techniques. Expertise in pain assessment protocols (e.g., Glasgow Composite Pain Scale). Experience with advanced anesthetic monitoring equipment (e.g., capnography). Other Requirements Health assessment required: must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lb, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for an extended period of time. Benefits This is a CARE position offering limited benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. When appropriate certifications are achieved, promotional opportunities to a level II title may be available. This position will also become eligible for transition into a TEAMS (staff) salary plan. Veteran's Preference This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD‑214 Member Copy 4. Compensation Expected Salary: Non‑credentialed/Tech I – $18 – $22 / hr; Credentialed/Tech II – $20 – $25 / hr. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or the Florida Relay System at View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF. #J-18808-Ljbffr