Denver Veterinary Specialists - Surgery & Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

The role

This person will manage anesthesia and surgical preparation for high-acuity cases. They will work alongside board-certified surgeons in a specialty practice.

What you will do

• Prepare patients for surgery, including IV catheter placement, pre-anesthetic preparation, and medication administration
• Induce, intubate, and monitor anesthesia for surgical procedures
• Continuously monitor anesthetic depth and vital parameters throughout procedures
• Assist with surgical preparation, patient positioning, and maintaining a sterile surgical environment
• Provide attentive post-operative recovery monitoring and pain assessment
• Operate and maintain anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and surgical instruments
• Accurately document anesthesia records and perioperative care
• Collaborate closely with surgeons and the specialty team

Required qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in surgery and anesthesia
• Experience managing anesthesia for ASA III and higher-risk patients
• Proficient in anesthetic induction, intubation, monitoring, and recovery
• Strong understanding of anesthetic monitoring, including ECG, blood pressure, SpO2, capnography, and temperature monitoring
• Ability to recognize and respond to anesthetic complications
• Skilled in surgical preparation, patient positioning, and maintaining sterile technique
• Familiarity with anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and accurate perioperative documentation
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to collaborate with surgeons and specialty team members
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently

Nice to have

• Specialty hospital experience
• Additional fluency in other languages

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options (some plans paid up to 100%)
• 401(k) retirement options with company match
• Paid time off
• Six weeks of paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Continuing education allowance and CE PTO
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
• Mental health support through Talkspace
• Pet discounts
• Basic life insurance and additional voluntary insurance options

About the company

Veritas Veterinary Partners specializes in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals. The company was founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS.