Licensed Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia
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Licensed Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia
LVT Starting at $22/hr. + | Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists | Houston, TX
If you're an experienced Veterinary Technician looking to advance your emergency and critical care skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced emergency team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) is a leader in specialized care for companion animals, known for excellence and collaboration with the veterinary community. Our state-of-the-art facility and expert team provide top-tier care across a range of specialties, including emergency, cardiology, oncology, neurology, surgery, and more. Join us and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families every day.
Compensation:
- Licensed Veterinary Technicians: Starting at $22/hr.
- 401(k) with matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life and Disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program and Discounts (including Pet Discount)
- Professional development and tuition assistance
- Uniform stipend
- Retirement plan
- Full-Time
- Monday - Friday
- 8-hour shifts
As a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in the Anesthesia Department at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, you are an integral member of a highly specialized team dedicated to providing exceptional anesthesia care for patients undergoing advanced diagnostic, surgical, and interventional procedures. Working in a specialty and emergency referral hospital, the Anesthesia LVT collaborates closely with board-certified anesthesiologists, surgeons, specialty clinicians, and technical staff to provide safe, individualized anesthetic care for a diverse and often critically ill patient population.
The Anesthesia LVT is responsible for all phases of anesthesia, including patient assessment, anesthetic planning, induction, maintenance, recovery, pain management, physiologic monitoring, and emergency response. This role requires advanced technical skills, sound clinical judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to recognize subtle changes in patient status while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and advocacy.
In addition to direct patient care, the Anesthesia LVT serves as a clinical resource throughout the hospital by supporting specialty departments requiring anesthesia or sedation, maintaining anesthesia equipment and medications, ensuring accurate medical documentation, and contributing to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Success in this position requires professionalism, adaptability, effective communication, and a commitment to collaborative, compassionate patient care.
Responsibilities:
Specialty Patient Support
- Provide anesthesia and sedation support for patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, and interventional procedures throughout the hospital.
- Collaborate with specialty clinicians and technical staff to ensure safe, efficient patient care.
- Adapt anesthetic support based on patient condition and procedural requirements.
- Assist with patient preparation and recovery for a variety of specialty procedures.
- Prepare, inspect, operate, and maintain anesthesia-related equipment in accordance with hospital policies and manufacturer recommendations.
- Calculate, prepare, administer, and document anesthetic medications and controlled substances accurately.
- Maintain appropria
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