Veterinary Technician II - Anesthesia

Overview: Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University is a nationally recognized leader in advanced veterinary care, education, and research, providing 24/7, year-round services for over 30 years. ​Associate OR bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited institution providing training in veterinary technology, veterinary nursing, or veterinary science, and one year experience at a University hospital or large scale hospital.

Overview:

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University is a nationally recognized leader in advanced veterinary care, education, and research, providing 24/7, year-round services for over 30 years. Our commitment to excellence drives innovation in both patient care and the training of future veterinary leaders.

 

The Anesthesia Service is a collaborative, highly skilled team made up of four board-certified anesthesiologists, three residents, and eighteen dedicated technicians. Together, we deliver exceptional anesthesia and analgesia care across a diverse and challenging caseload, ranging from routine procedures to critically ill patients in both small and large animal medicine.

 

Working here means being part of a supportive, team-oriented environment where your expertise is valued, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions directly impact patient outcomes and veterinary education.

What You'll Do:

​​As a technician on the anesthesia team, you will perform anesthesia of all kinds, manage a busy and diverse caseload as well as support and teach veterinary students. The technician accurately assesses and reports changes in patient parameters and works with students and clinicians on appropriate intervention. Monitor, manage and implement treatment plans as ordered by clinicians. Provide high level technical support for all clinical facets of caring for the animals entrusted to our care. The Veterinary Technician II performs complex and diverse clinical duties in veterinary patient nursing care and performs more complex technical procedures. A liberal continuing education allowance and tuition reimbursement is provided to all technicians employed in Foster Hospital for Small Animals to promote personal and professional growth. The minimum rate of pay for this position is $27 per hour with a 35-hour budgeted work week. Compensation above this rate will vary based on education, experience, and credentials. Generous shift differentials are offered for any scheduled hours worked outside of normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, and range between an additional $2-$4 per hour. The Anesthesia Veterinary Technician is considered an essential employee within the hospital and the schedule may include providing University and calendar holiday coverage on a rotating basis. A substantial holiday premium pay is applied to any University designated holiday. The University observes a minimum of thirteen holidays throughout the calendar year. Once trained, this position will participate in a rotating on-call emergency schedule which includes weeknights, weekends, and holidays​

 

​Essential Functions in this role will be:

​​Clinical

• ​Monitor, manage, and implement treatment plans as ordered by clinicians to insure prompt delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with administrative and clinical care team members throughout the hospital to coordinate and prioritize patient care.
• ​Assessment and anesthetic management of patients from induction, throughout procedure, through to recovery.
• ​Anesthetic patient monitoring, identifying concerns with patients and intervening as needed.
• ​Routinely perform technical duties such as IV catheter placement, intubation, medical calculations, pain assessments and drug administration.
• ​Provide care to patients and support to co-workers and students that are consistent with hospital standards of minimizing fear, anxiety, stress and pain in our patients.
• ​Complete diagnostic testing as ordered by clinicians including bench-top lab tests.

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​​Teaching

• ​Contributes to the teaching and instruction of veterinary and technician students performing basic technical skills and veterinary nursing care.
• ​Clinical instruction of basic and more advanced anesthesia protocols and procedures for veterinary students, interns, residents and student technicians throughout anesthesia rotation.
• ​Assist in training, orienting, and mentoring new veterinary technicians in all aspects of the service.
• ​Engage students to ensure they are receiving a successful and fulfilling education in the department.

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​​Departmental and Additional Responsibilities

• ​Cleaning and stocking of supplies and equipment in all areas of the small animal hospital for which anesthesia is responsible.
• ​Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
• ​Facilitate the maintenance of clinical equipment by identifying malfunctioning equipment and scheduling service.
• ​Provide coverage for other shifts and sections of the hospital as needed.
• ​Participate in service and hospital-wide initiatives as required.

​​Research

• ​Assist faculty with ongoing research projects.​

 

 

What We're Looking For: Salary Range: Minimum $27.85, Midpoint $33.15, Maximum $38.50