Registered Veterinary Technician – Anesthesia (Surgery & Neurology)
Our hospital continues to grow and is looking for an experienced technician with a drive to learn.
We guarantee you won’t be bored here, and we are a perfect place for a VTS. We support our techs that want to pursue a VTS with additional group training sessions, journal club and mentorship. New graduates are welcome to apply but may be placed in a different area of the hospital to start their training. BBVSH takes pride in teaching new technicians and are fully committed to creating a learning environment to help you grow in your career.
About BBVSH
Our hospital is located in Beautiful British Columbia, on the outskirts of Vancouver and we are a VECCS Certified Level 1 facility. Our Doctors, Technicians and Veterinary Assistants are a cohesive team of professionals who strongly believe in collaboration, communication, respect and lifelong learning. BBVSH has board-certified specialists in surgery, oncology, neurology, critical care, internal medicine, radiology and cardiology. We also offer a full rehabilitation department complete with an underwater treadmill. Each department works together with other services within BBVSH, as well as accepting referrals and emergencies from other specialty and general practices. In our 26,000 square foot facility we are open 24/7 and employ upwards of 180 staff members.
Take a tour of our hospital: https://bbvsh.com/about/tour/
Our company culture prioritizes and values veterinary technicians and their essential role in the clinical team.
We are excited to welcome a motivated Anesthesia Technician to our Surgery or Neurology teams. This role is perfect for someone eager to grow their skills, make a real impact on patient care, and work alongside an experienced, supportive team. Training will be provided, so even if your anesthesia experience is limited, we encourage you to apply!
BBVSH is a great place to utilize and grow your skills in a challenging, rewarding, fun and respectful environment. We offer in house CE, fully paid conference registration and travel fees to top quality specialty and emergency conferences in North America, journal club, advanced skills labs, and a support team to help you further your education or to help you achieve a Veterinary Technician Specialty.
Here is what some of our technicians have to say: Walk into the storm with us
https://youtu.be/Node0qhWjn0
What You’ll Do: Patient Care & Basic Skills:
- Perform TPRs and intravenous catheter placements
- Take thorough patient histories for consults
- Communicate effectively and delegate tasks
- Prepare patients and assist with surgical procedures, including sterile pack handling and OR setup
- Clean and sanitize instruments and surgical areas post-procedure
Anesthesia & Monitoring:
- Administer and monitor anesthesia for a variety of patients across ASA classifications (I-V)
- Utilize ECG, doppler, oscillometer, pulse oximetry, capnography monitoring to ensure patient safety
- Perform endotracheal intubation and manage airway during anesthesia
- Administer IV fluids and emergency drugs as needed
- Assist with anesthesia for MRI, CT, diagnostic, elective, and emergent procedures
- Apply advanced anesthesia techniques, including TIVA, epidurals, nerve blocks, ventilator use, invasive BP monitoring.
Surgeries & Procedures You Will Support:
Surgery Department:Anesthesia Technicians in Surgery will support a wide range of soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures, including but not limited to:
- Orthopedic procedures: TPLO, THR, MPL, fracture repair (internal/external fixation), arthroscopy
- Soft tissue procedures: abdominal exploratory, TECA-BO, maxillectomy/mandibulectomies
- Oncologic surgeries: mass removals, limb amputations, thoracic tumor resections
- Thoracic procedures: thoracotomy, sternotomy, diaphragmatic hernia repair
- Emergency surgeries: GDV, hemoabdomen, penetrating trauma, wound reconstruction, Cesarean Section
Neurology Department:Neurology Anesthesia Technicians will work directly with the neurology team on advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures, including:
- Spinal surgeries: hemilaminectomy, ventral slot, spinal stabilization
- Brain surgeries: craniotomy, intracranial mass removal, ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement
- Diagnostic procedures: MRI, CT, CSF taps.
Why This Role is Exciting:
- Work closely with a collaborative, supportive team of specialists
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in advanced anesthesia and specialty cases
- Full training provided for anesthesia technicians, with mentorship from experienced staff and Staff with Anesthesia VTS
- Anesthesia experience is an asset, but willingness to learn and a positive attitude are valued even more!
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technician program
- Successful completion of the VTNE
- Eligible for registration with the BCVTA
- Experience in an emergency or referral setting is an asset (but not required, training provided)
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
- Detail-oriented, reliable, and adaptable
- Ability to work independently while supporting a fast-paced, specialty hospital environment
Languages: English
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience
Experience:
- Experience an asset
- Work setting Veterinary clinic/Animal hospital
- Willing to relocate
Personal suitability:
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player
Area of specialization: Small animals, Emergency care
Tasks:
- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
- Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
- Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
- Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
- Counsel clients on animal health care
- Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
- Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
- Provide wound and bandage care
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
How-to-apply instructions
More information
- https://bbvsh.com/careers/
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $26.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Which department are you interested in working in?
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- This is a full-time position (40 hours/week). Are you looking for full-time work?
Work Location: In person
