Anesthesia Veterinary Technician (RVT or VTS in Anesthesia & Analgesia) Hiring Bonus: Up to $5,000 Location: Durham, North Carolina Schedule: Full-time, First Shift with On-Call Requirements About Us The Triangle’s premier emergency and specialty hospital is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia & Analgesia to join our surgery team. We provide 24/7 emergency services and specialty referrals in surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, radiology, and rehabilitation. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive, with an emphasis on professional growth and utilizing your skills to their fullest potential. Job Summary As an Anesthesia Veterinary Technician, you will work alongside our board-certified surgeons and anesthetists while collaborating with surgery, sterile processing, and rehab assistants. This role offers a high degree of autonomy, responsibility, and advanced patient care. Candidates must demonstrate: A solid technical skillset and anesthesia knowledge base Sound clinical judgment Strong communication and organizational skills Proactive, efficient, and positive problem-solving You will be responsible for independent anesthesia case management, including patient assessment, anesthetic planning (stable and unstable patients), monitoring, and intervention for a wide range of procedures including, CT’s, emergency, orthopedic, soft tissue, and laparoscopic surgeries. Essential Job Functions Provide comprehensive anesthetic support from sedation through induction, surgery, extubation, and recovery. Perform advanced technical skills: Nasogastric tube placement, central/arterial line placement Intravenous catheterization, venipuncture, injections (Intravenous, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous) Epidural administration CPR and emergency interventions Monitor, assess, and intervene in cases of hypotension, arrhythmias, and other anesthetic complications. Maintain complete and accurate anesthetic patient records. Assist with surgical preparation, instrument sterilization, OR setup and breakdown as needed. Manage anesthesia-related charges and client invoices accurately. Maintain anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and ensure compliance with OSHA and radiation safety standards. Support patient care and husbandry, including infectious disease protocols and proper biomedical waste handling. Assist with surgery department appointments, drop-offs, and workflow support. Qualifications Required: Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology Required: Current NC RVT license or eligibility for NC registration Preferred: VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) or advanced anesthesia experience Benefits In addition to competitive pay, we offer: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance HSA and FSA options Short-term & long-term disability, life, accident, and critical illness coverage 401(k) with employer match Paid Parental Leave PTO, CE allowance, CE PTO, uniform allowance Veterinary service discounts If you’re a skilled anesthesia technician looking to elevate your career in a collaborative, specialty hospital environment, we’d love to hear from you! About the Area The Triangle region (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) is one of the fastest-growing areas in the Southeast, offering a vibrant blend of history, arts, food, and technology. Home to over 15 universities, the area is a hub of education and culture. Just two hours from both the mountains and the coast, you’ll find endless opportunities to enjoy city nightlife, outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and scenic trails.