Anesthesia Technician Trainee, I, or II

Anesthesia Technician

To administer anesthetics to render patients insensitive to pain during surgical and other medical procedures, supervise/teach students in the practice of anesthesia, maintain equipment and keep related records.

Salary Grade: 12

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Area of Specialization: Animal Health Center

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Set up and prepare anesthesia equipment prior to surgeries or other procedures. Set up appropriate monitoring equipment. Responsible for ensuring that anesthesia pharmacy supplies are adequately stocked and that all drugs are secure and accounted for. Instruct veterinary and veterinary technician students on correct procedures for administering anesthesia, case management, assign grades to students based on performance. Supervise and assist students during the anesthetic period, during anesthesia inducement and during patient recovery from anesthesia. Perform anesthesia procedures, including examining, preparing and positioning patients, interpreting blood work and chemistries, selecting drug regime and administering anesthetics. Assist with the administering of Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) examination; evaluate participants based on performance. Maintain records of drugs used and report appropriate charges. Prepare anesthesia log book and review.

Minimum Qualifications:

Trainee Level: High School Diploma or Must possess a veterinary technology or technician degree, Must obtain certification within 1 calendar year of hire.

Level I: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Certification as a Veterinary Technician with 4 years of related experience.

Level II: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Certification as a Veterinary Technician, 4 years of related experience, plus 3 years' experience as Anesthesia Technician I or 5 or more years' experience in private practice.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent telephone and email communication skills, especially related to client service. Must be capable of working in a team environment comprised of doctors, staff, and students to provide veterinary care of patients and aid in the instruction of veterinary students and veterinary technology students.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands. Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Instructions for Applying:

Applicants must apply online at Please include a cover letter and resume along with names and addresses of at least three references.

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