Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Are you a dedicated and compassionate veterinary professional who thrives in a in a collaborative specialty environment and takes pride in providing the highest level of care? Veterinary Care & Specialty Group is excited to announce the expansion of our Anesthesia services. We are seeking a qualified Anesthesia Technician to join our team and help us elevate the standard of care for our beloved animal patients. 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. Who We Are Looking For Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented and thorough, with a strong commitment to accuracy—especially during critical moments. They bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing them to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients alike. Thriving in a fast-paced environment, they can confidently juggle multiple priorities while remaining compassionate, dependable, and a true team player. 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…