Veterinary Technician – Anesthesia (General Practice) at Pieper Veterinary

Marlborough, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Anesthesia Management, Drug Calculations, Anesthetic Monitoring, Venipuncture, IV Catheter Placement, Restraint, Effective Communication, Patient Education, Time Management, ECG Reading, Capnograph Monitoring, Blood Pressure Monitoring

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Description Are you passionate about animal care and have a strong background in anesthesia management? Pieper Veterinary is seeking a dedicated and skilled Veterinary Technician to join our team at Marlborough Animal Hospital located in Marlborough CT. Here you will play a vital role focused on anesthesia support for our patients. Our vision is a simple one, to make the community and the animals and people in it, happier and healthier. If those values mean something to you, we invite you to check us out. What to Expect: Environment of Collaboration: Our satellite locations work closely together with each other as well as the Specialty/ER location in Middletown to provide the best possible care for the pets we see. Commitment to Continuing Education: We want to retain and develop our talent to the best of our ability. You can expect numerous in-house CE opportunities, and any mentoring available to support and achieve your goals. Career Advancement: We pride ourselves on recognizing top talent and strong work ethic and if you demonstrate those things, you can expect to be promoted from within. About You: We strongly believe that veterinary medicine is a team sport, and our ideal candidate is someone who feels the same. The ideal candidate for this role has at least 2 years of experience and is comfortable with anesthesia, various drug calculations and protocols, and excels at anesthetic monitoring. Previous experience and knowledge with all aspects of general practice including with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, as well as restraint are also crucial for this role. The ideal candidate will work closely with our veterinarians to ensure the safe administration of anesthesia and monitor patients throughout the entire process. Other responsibilities include effective communication with both team members and clients, as well as confidently educating pet owners about their pets’ care and procedures. Compensation: $19.50.-$25.00 an hour depending on experience. Anticipated schedule: This is a full-time position: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 10-hour shifts. Rotating Saturday is required. What's in it for you? · Supportive culture with social events & team building · Competitive paid time off & holidays · Career Growth & Training Opportunities · Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance · Mental Health Focused Services · 401(k) plan with strong employer match · Up to 75% employee pet care discount · Annual uniform allowance · Team building We know it's not always easy to make a move. We treat all interviews as confidential and if a casual chat is more your style, we can do that too! We genuinely love what we do and the people we work with! Requirements At least 2 years of GP anesthesia experience. Experience with common induction agents/anesthetic agents/analgesia agents Ability to calculate general drug calculations Can read ECG, capnograph and respond appropriately Knowledge on how and when to use a non-rebreather circuit Knowledge when to react with BP readings and what to do in each situation Skilled in time management with an understanding of the importance of table times Must be 18 years or older to apply. #ACP1

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Technician will play a vital role focused on anesthesia support for patients, ensuring safe administration and monitoring throughout the process. Responsibilities also include effective communication with team members and educating pet owners about their pets’ care and procedures.