Veterinary Technician Assistant - Anesthesia

Job overview

The Veterinary Technician Assistant - Anesthesia is an onsite role based in Lafayette Hill, PA. Compensation for this position starts at $19.00 per hour, and the role supports the surgery department at Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, a leading specialty and emergency hospital. This role exists to provide essential support to technicians and veterinarians during surgical procedures. The assistant helps with patient induction, monitoring, and preparation, ensuring high-quality care and efficient hospital operations.

What you'll do

• Assist nurses, anesthesia coordinators, and veterinarians with daily patient care.
• Support the induction, intubation, and monitoring of anesthetized patients.
• Aid in clipping, prepping, and positioning surgical patients.
• Assist in placing IV catheters, running bloodwork, and performing diagnostics.
• Clean, organize, stock, and maintain hospital equipment and inventory.
• Provide compassionate and professional client service.
• Update patient records and communicate changes to the veterinary team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

lafayette hill pa

metropolitan veterinary associates

veterinary assistant

anesthesia support

no on-call

weekend required

education assistance

$19/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee pet care discount.

Why this role

State-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot facility with 13 specialty departments and a dedicated Education and Development team.

About the employer

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.