We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Technicians for the Anesthesia Service at VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center! This growing service provides dedicated anesthetic management for the various departments within this referral center, including surgery, radiation oncology, neurology, internal medicine, imaging (CT and MRI), and emergency/critical care. We are seeking experienced or VTS anesthesia technicians who enjoy challenging and engaging anesthesia cases, have a desire to further their knowledge in the field, and are committed to acting as a team player. Those interested in pursuing a VTS in anesthesia/analgesia will be fully supported, as they will be working directly with a board-certified anesthesiologist and credentialed VTS in anesthesia/analgesia. After sufficient training and supervision, our anesthesia technicians should be able to perform a basic pre-operative physical exam, design an appropriate anesthetic plan for their patient, discuss the protocol with the anesthesiologist, and execute the plan as discussed. Other skills that will be implemented by the anesthesia technician include maintenance of an appropriate plane of sedation or anesthesia with injectable or inhalant anesthetics, utilization of mechanical ventilators, and calculation/delivery of constant rate infusions. Advanced skills, such as arterial catheterization, monitoring of invasive blood pressure, and central venous catheter placement, will also be taught to and employed by the technician. Finally, the anesthesia technicians will hone their ability to assess pain and perform post operative pain scoring for their patients.

Compensation Range: $28-$34/hour.

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

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