Anesthesia-Surgery Veterinary Technician Credentialed

Job DetailsJob Location: Walpole, MA 02081Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $27.00 - $36.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayTufts V.E.T.S. is a multispecialty emergency and critical care VECCS level 1 certified facility in New England. We are an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, providing a unique environment that integrates learning into a busy private practice setting.  We are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care from a wide range of specialty services including emergency and critical care, anesthesia, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, radiology and diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, cardiology, and urgent care.  We are continually seeking to unite highly skilled professionals in veterinary medicine to provide a collaborative environment that strives to promote and strengthen the human-animal bond.    

 

Tufts V.E.T.S. strives to be a community where diversity and inclusion are a priority. 

 

REPORTS TO: Surgery/Anesthesia Technician Supervisor

POSITION OVERVIEW

At Tufts VETS, the surgery service depends on a highly skilled and collaborative team to provide exceptional care to our patients. The Anesthesia/Surgery Veterinary Technician plays a central role in this effort, offering specialized anesthesia support not only to the surgical department but to all services across the hospital, including internal medicine, emergency/critical care, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, and other specialty departments.

In the fast-paced, high-acuity environment of an emergency and specialty hospital, this technician must perform with calmness, confidence, and critical thinking under pressure. Compassion, patience, and excellent communication are essential, especially when supporting complex or unstable patients. Anesthesia/Surgery Technicians are expected to uphold a high level of professionalism and clinical judgment while also navigating challenging interactions with empathy and poise.

Core responsibilities include pre-anesthetic assessments, patient preparation, anesthetic induction and monitoring, and post-anesthetic recovery across a wide range of species and case complexities. Technicians are expected to skillfully operate and troubleshoot monitoring equipment, maintain accurate records, assist with surgical case flow, manage sterile equipment and instruments, and participate in emergency response situations. Collaboration with multiple specialty teams and a strong focus on patient safety are essential to the role.

All Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) within the Anesthesia Department at Tufts VETS participate in a structured development pathway and are categorized by Technician Levels:



Level I


Level II


Level III


Level VTS (Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anesthesia and Analgesia)



Each technician begins at Level I and progresses by completing designated continuing education (CE) requirements and mastering technical and clinical competencies appropriate for their level. This tiered system is designed to foster professional growth, support mentorship, and recognize expertise within the department.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Anesthesia/Surgery specific duties include but are not limited to:



Restrain patients in a safe, effective and compassionate manner.  Demonstrate how to properly handle difficult and fractious patients.


Keep hospitalized patients clean and comfortable.


Accurately complete anesthesia workup sheet for all ASA categories.


Alert a veterinarian of concerns regarding patients.


Maintain aseptic technique and assist in prevention of nosocomial infections.  Wash hands between patients and wear gloves when indicated.


Demonstrate ability to safely sedate animals for procedures or radiographs within all ASA categories.


Comfortable with setup, use, and interpretation of a multiparameter patient monitor including ECG, ETCO2, SpO2, Oscillometric blood pressure, and Doppler equipment.


Comfortable with multiple IV infusions.


Accurately assess vitals including TPR, pulse quality, respiratory effort, mucous membrane color and patient attitude.  Inform veterinarian of any abnormal findings.


Monitor and record anesthetized patient parameters including HR, RR, BP, Temperature, SPO2, EtCO2, Total volume of fluids received in all ASA categories.


Notify primary clinician of parameter changes/concerns in patient status.


Administer interventional therapy as advised by the primary clinician (fluid therapy, medication administration etc.).


Pain assessment.


Keep accurate medical records.


Can round cases in an efficient manner.


Collaborates with the anesthesiologist or attending veterinarian on cases.


Partake in surgical nursing or central sterilization tasks as needed.


Assists with all husbandry and stocking tasks within