Market Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital

$62K — $114K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification required
  • 5-7 years of experience in veterinary anesthesia preferred
  • Experience in mentoring and training staff
  • Strong technical skills in advanced anesthesia procedures
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with veterinary teams
  • Ability to manage complex patient cases in real-time

Responsibilities

  • Assist in advanced anesthesia procedures and create individualized anesthetic plans
  • Monitor patients under anesthesia and respond to complications
  • Perform IV catheter placements and intubation tasks
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments and recognize abnormal parameters
  • Manage intravenous fluids and monitor patient responses
  • Support and guide patients throughout the procedural experience
  • Maintain accurate medical records and facilitate client interactions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan options
  • Paid time off and paid parental leave
  • Annual continuing education allowance and access to extensive medical literature
  • Support for licensure and specialty credentials
  • Free therapy sessions and mental health resources
  • Company-paid disability coverage and pet insurance options
Full Job Description
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BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician with a passion for advanced anesthesia and a talent for mentoring and developing others.

In this role, you'll support and help lead complex cases across the market, while serving as a clinical resource for the team. If you thrive on challenging cases, enjoy sharing your expertise, and want to make a meaningful impact on both patients and colleagues, this is an exciting and unique opportunity.

Pay: $30.00 - $55.00 / 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.

We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum. For example:
  • Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.50 Shift Differential
  • Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.50 Shift Differential
  • Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $8.00 Shift Differential


As a Market Anesthesia Technician, you will:
  • Assist in advanced patient procedures using anesthesia and analgesia protocols, including developing individualized anesthetic plans tailored to each patient's needs.
  • Monitor anesthesia, recognize and troubleshoot complications, and implement appropriate interventions in real time.
  • Perform intravenous catheter placement, endotracheal intubation, and anesthetic equipment setup, operation, and maintenance.
  • Conduct patient assessments including heart rate, pulse quality, capillary refill time, mucous membrane evaluation, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
  • Identify abnormal patient parameters and communicate concerns promptly to the veterinarian.
  • Set up and manage intravenous fluids and CRIs while monitoring patient response and recognizing signs of fluid overload.
  • Confidently operate and troubleshoot a variety of intravenous fluid pumps and monitoring equipment.
  • Guide patients through the full procedural process, including pre-op preparation, anesthetic monitoring, recovery, and post-op care.
  • Maintain accurate medical records, obtain patient histories, manage appointments, process invoicing, and support client discharges.
  • Utilize strong medical math skills to support safe and accurate patient care.
  • Continue expanding advanced technical skills in areas such as epidurals, difficult airway intubation, and critical case management.
  • Support the training and development of technicians and support staff through hands-on mentorship, clinical guidance, and knowledge-sharing to help elevate team skillsets and patient care standards.


Why BluePearl?

We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. 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.


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