Veterinary Technician I Anesthesia
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Job Location:
Eugene, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title:
Veterinary Technician I - AnesthesiaJob Group:
MeritRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Associate or Bachelors degree in a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and Registered licensed or certified as a veterinary technician within one year of the start date.Job Description:
Job Description:
Are you ready to advance your career as a Veterinary Technician in Anesthesia working as a leader in veterinary medicine education and research
The Veterinary Anesthesia Technician at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center at Iowa State University provides high quality anesthesia care across a variety of caseloads that includes small animal large animal and emergency procedures.
Under the guidance of faculty anesthesiologists and experienced anesthesia technicians this role emphasizes patient advocacy pain management perioperative anxiety reduction and overall patient wellbeing. The technician supports all phases of anesthesia including patient assessment protocol development induction monitoring and recovery.
What You Will Do:
You will work closely with clinicians residents interns veterinary students and fellow technicians. Key responsibilities include:
Anesthesia and Patient Care:
Administer and monitor anesthesia for a wide range of species and case complexities including ASA I through V.
Develop and implement anesthetic protocols in collaboration with anesthesia faculty.
Perform patient assessments pre anesthetic preparation induction maintenance and recovery.
Monitor patients using advanced modalities such as ECG capnography and invasive blood pressure.
Recognize and respond promptly to anesthetic complications.
Maintain accurate and thorough medical records.
Manage daily caseload efficiently while meeting established procedural timelines.
Support and mentor veterinary students during anesthesia procedures.
Role Details to Know:
This position is fully onsite at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center.
The role involves the ability to safely restrain move and assist with procedures involving both companion and large animal species.
Participation in an on call rotation is required including evenings weekends and holidays to support emergency and after-hours anesthesia services.
The role involves physical activity including lifting and exposure to typical veterinary care environments such as bodily fluids and chemicals.
Comprehensive training personal protective equipment and team support are provided.
Recruitment Incentive:
Successful candidates hired into a Veterinary Technician I/II/III position in the College of Veterinary Medicines Anesthesia department between 5/1/2026 and 6/30/2027 may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive of $1000. Payment terms and conditions will be provided in a payment agreement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience assisting with anesthetic induction maintenance and recovery under supervision in a teaching or referral hospital setting.
- Exposure to specialty or referral level clinical services such as surgery emergency ICU or advanced diagnostics during veterinary technician training.
- Experience using veterinary anesthesia machines and patient monitoring equipment as part of clinical rotations or externship requirements.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
7601aOriginal Posting Date:
April 30 2026Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R19112Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age ethnicity religion national origin pregnancy sexual orientation genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity 2680 Beardshear Hall 515 Morrill Road Ames Iowa 50011 Tel. email .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
Required Experience:
IC
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