Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

<p><strong>Friendship Hospital for Animals</strong>, a leading AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital in Washington, DC, is seeking a meticulous and skilled <strong>Veterinary Technician </strong>to join our <strong>Anesthesia</strong> team. If you have an advanced anesthesia skillset and enjoy working in a high volume, multi-disciplinary hospital where you can continue to hone your already impressive skills, we’d love to meet you.</p>

<p><strong>About the role:</strong></p>

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<li>Prepare patients, medications, equipment, and treatment areas for sedation and general anesthesia.</li>

<li>Provide continuous multi-parameter monitoring and recognize and respond to changes in patient status and anesthetic emergencies.</li>

<li>Demonstrate strong knowledge of anesthetic and analgesic medications, including their effects and potential adverse reactions.</li>

<li>Safely operate, troubleshoot, and maintain anesthesia and monitoring equipment.</li>

<li>Maintain appropriate sterile technique and demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.</li>

<li>Provide attentive post-anesthetic monitoring and safely transition patients back to their admitting service.</li>

<li>Participate in daily rounds and collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and specialty teams to coordinate patient care.</li>

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<p><strong>Schedule:</strong> This is a full time position with four 10-hour shifts per week. There is an on-call <strong>requirement</strong> of up to 5 days per month.</p>

<p><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Competitive compensation, including shift differentials and on-call compensation</li>

<li>Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA</li>

<li>Generous PTO and CE allowance, including support for VTS advancement</li>

<li>Life insurance and 401(k) with match</li>

<li>License, credential, and professional dues reimbursement</li>

<li>Uniform allowance</li>

<li>Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation</li>

<li>Pet care discounts</li>

<li>Access to advanced specialty medicine and technology, including MRI, CT, ventilators, dialysis, and more</li>

<li>A welcoming, collaborative culture that values compassion, learning, mentorship, and professional growth</li>

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<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>

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<li>Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) or ability to become credentialed very highly preferred, but not required</li>

<li>Demonstrated experience and knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, equipment, and medications in a veterinary specialty or emergency setting is required.</li>

<li>Previous experience working directly with a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist a plus</li>

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<p>We're looking for veterinary professionals who embrace a collaborative, compassionate, and ethical environment where teammates support one another, share knowledge, continue learning, and provide exceptional care to every patient and family.</p>

<p><strong>Friendship Hospital for Animals</strong> is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p>

<p><strong>Ready to join the team?</strong><br>Apply today or learn more at <strong>friendshiphospital.com</strong>.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p>US Pay Range$30—$38 USD