Anesthesia Technician

Job Description

Bluegrass Equine Surgery (BES) is an equine veterinary practice providing exceptional client service and primary medical care in the central Kentucky region. We are building a new, diverse, supportive, and driven team.

BESC is seeking to immediately fill the position of Equine Anesthesia Technician.

Hours:
Tuesday-Friday 7AM to 5PM

Reports to:
Lead In-House Surgical Tech, Surgeon

Department: Surgery

Location: Hospital

Compensation: Hourly

The BESC In-House Surgical Tech assists the doctors with surgery.

DUTIES

• General
  • Maintain clean surgery environment
  • Model professionalism and ethical practices
• Medical
  • Properly begin standard procedures according to doctor’s preference
  • Clean wrap and sterilize packs
  • Fill out surgery forms and anesthesia forms during surgery
  • Calculate tranquilization
  • Tranquilize surgery patients and place IV catheters
  • Help with setup for surgery and positioning of patient for surgery
  • Intubate patients, attach to monitor, and control the anesthesia machine
  • Monitor patient during surgery
  • Log controlled drugs
  • Perform maintenance of anesthesia machine
  • Take vital measurements on patients
• Other
  • Promote cooperative working environment among staff members; understand the value of teamwork; show enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice function as a unit.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions
  • Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
  • Promotes continuous quality improvement
  • Performs other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE

• Experience as an Equine Veterinary Technician
• Work exposure to all aspects of an equine business enterprise
• Ability to read horse body language and perform advanced handling of horses and foals
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of the Thoroughbred industry, and the central Kentucky horse industry preferred

PERSONAL

• Work under the broad general administrative supervision of the owners and doctors, and use sound personal judgment in selecting methods, establishing priorities, and arriving at conclusions
• Be flexible in attitude and work habits

Pay Range

$16—$22 USD

At Pet Vet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, Pet Vet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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