Who We Are
Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) is Chattanooga’s largest multi-specialty and emergency hospital, where compassionate care meets cutting-edge medicine. At VCSG, we are committed to providing exceptional specialty and emergency care while fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment. We believe that excellence in patient care starts with a workplace where professionals feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow — because when our team thrives, so do our patients.
Position Description
We are looking for a Veterinary Technician to work in our Anesthesia Department.
What You Can Expect To Do
Pre-Procedure Prep: Use your skills to ensure the patient, equipment, medications, and procedure areas are ready for planned and emergent procedures.
Anesthesia Administration: You’ll be responsible for inducing and maintaining patients under general anesthesia and sedation, including injectable, inhalant, and CRI anesthesia.
Patient Monitoring: During procedures, you’re the go-to for adjusting anesthesia levels and ensuring everything’s running like clockwork. If anything seems off, you’re quick on your feet and ready to respond to emergencies.
Recovery: As the patient starts to wake up, you’re there to monitor and ensure a safe and gentle recovery.
Record-Keeping: You’ll keep detailed records of the anesthetic procedures—what was used, how the patient responded, and any other events along the way.
Collaboration: You will partner with our various department teams to plan and coordinate anesthesia protocols for each patient, while communicating with the team on patient status.
Equipment Management: Perform routine maintenance on anesthesia equipment, ensuring functionality and safety. Calibrate and troubleshoot anesthesia machines, ventilators, and monitoring devices. Keep an inventory of anesthesia-related supplies and medications.
Patient Advocacy: Advocate for the well-being and comfort of patients before, during, and after anesthesia. Implement and maintain protocols for pre-anesthetic patient assessment and post-anesthetic recovery.
Qualifications Required
1-2 years of anesthetic monitoring in a veterinary setting, with a preference for a surgery or specialty/referral practice.
Strong knowledge of veterinary anesthetic drugs and their effects, backed by specialized training and expertise
Skilled in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, drug calculations, and other technical skills.
Strong medical math skills and experience with drug calculations.
Attention to detail, must be thorough in your work, with a focus on accuracy, especially in critical moments
Excellent communication and people skills.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple tasks.
Compassionate, detail-oriented, and a team player.
Preferred - Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or equivalent certification
Why You Should Choose Us
Take the next step in your veterinary career: We are committed to training and growth, providing you with in-person didactic, hands-on, and virtual learning.
Provide exceptional patient care: Our hospital was built from the ground up with the highest level of care in mind. You will be using the latest equipment and technology alongside board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines.
Work in a diverse and supportive environment: We offer a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional development, along with benefits that prioritize wellness and growth.
- Generous employee pet care discount
- Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health & financial wellness resources
Competitive hourly pay and shift differentials for nights and weekends
Opportunities for continuing education, including allowance and additional paid time off.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
- 120 hours annual paid time off and floating holiday time
Ready to Apply?
Submit your application and cover letter today to join our mission of delivering compassionate, cutting-edge veterinary care.
VCSG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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