Veterinary Technician III - 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. 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

Join a highly skilled, collaborative anesthesia team where your expertise truly makes a difference. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Veterinary Technician III - Anesthesia to play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, tertiary care setting. In this advanced clinical position, you will utilize your anesthesia expertise to support complex cases while also shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals. You’ll work alongside and mentor veterinary students, interns, residents, and fellow technicians in a dynamic academic environment that values collaboration, teaching, and continuous learning. This role is ideal for an anesthesia technician who is passionate about clinical excellence, thrives in a leadership or mentorship capacity, and is eager to grow professionally. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills, take on meaningful responsibility, and contribute to a team committed to innovation and high-quality care. We strongly encourage technicians pursuing (or interested in pursuing) their VTS in Anesthesia & Analgesia to apply and grow with us.

Essential functions in this role will be:

• Clinical:
  • Assessment and anesthetic management of patients ranging from stable to critical from induction, throughout procedure, through to recovery.
  • 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.
  • Monitor, manage, and implement treatment plans as ordered by clinicians to ensure prompt delivery of high-quality patient care.
  • Independently perform advanced technical tasks without supervision
  • Collaborate with administrative and clinical care team members throughout the hospital to coordinate and prioritize patient care.
  • Complete diagnostic testing as ordered by clinicians, including bench-top lab tests.
• Teaching:
  • Clinical instruction of advanced and critical care anesthesia protocols and procedures for veterinary students, interns, residents and student technicians throughout anesthesia rotation.
  • Instruct veterinary students and student technicians in technical and nursing aspects of patient care.
  • Engage students to ensure they are receiving a successful and fulfilling education in the department
  • May be asked to participate in provision of formal CE training.
• Leadership:
  • Serve as a mentor for newly hired veterinary technicians and facilitate the onboarding process in collaboration with the supervisor.
  • Demonstrate excellent leadership skills, resourcefulness, and self-accountability.
• Departmental and Additional Responsibilities:
  • Cleaning and stocking of supplies and equipment in all areas of the hospital for which anesthesia is responsible.
  • Complete projects as assigned by supervisor.
  • 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 Departmental and Hospital-wide initiatives as required
• Research:
  • Assist in studies and projects as needed, including treating research/laboratory animals

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree from an AVMA-accredited institution providing training in veterinary technology, veterinary nursing, or veterinary science or degree in a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a certified veterinary technician in a University Hospital or in a similar environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems
• Mastery of advanced technical and procedural skills in anesthesia and critical care monitoring
• Demonstrated ability to work independently when conducting complex tasks, with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team of clinical and administrative professionals.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a professional attitude.
• Excellent understanding of medical terminology and veterinary pharmacology, including knowledge of and ability to identify adverse drug reactions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional service to both internal and external customers, and to work collegially as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct students, as determined by student feedback.
• Specialized technical skills related to anesthesia for stable and critical patients or demonstrated ability to learn such skills within 3 months.
• Be able to independently initiate steps to perform CPR in absence of an attending veterinarian
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation
• Veterinary Technician

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of dedicated anesthesia experience in a busy, fast-paced hospital, small or large animal
• Experience teaching other technicians, veterinary students, and veterinary technician students
• Large Animal anesthesia experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills and resourcefulness.
• Able to work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a busy, stressful environment with diverse personalities while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.
• Veterinary Technician Specialist-level skillset in anesthesia
• Fear Free Certified