Licensed Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia Service
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ANIMAL EMERGENCY & REFERRAL CENTER OF MINNESOTA Licensed Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia Service
Description
Veterinary Technician – Anesthesia
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC)
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician – Anesthesia to join our Specialty Support Team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented technician who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and is passionate about patient safety and anesthesia excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor and manage anesthesia for stable and critical patients, including multi-species cases
- Maintain accurate anesthetic records and interpret patient vitals
- Prepare, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain anesthesia equipment
- Assist with induction, intubation, injections, local blocks, and epidurals
- Assess pain and support multimodal analgesia plans
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians and specialty teams
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sterile anesthesia and surgical environment
What We’re Looking For
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT preferred)
- Strong math skills and comfort with CRIs and drug calculations
- Solid understanding of anesthetic drugs, monitoring, and side effects
- Ability to stay calm and focused in high-stress situations
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Why AERC
- Work alongside experienced specialists and technicians
- Exposure to advanced procedures and complex cases
- Supportive, team-oriented specialty hospital environment
- Opportunities for continued learning and professional growth
- Learn alongside experienced technicians, VTS technicians, and board-certified anesthesiologists in a collaborative specialty environment