VeterinaryTechnician Specialist (VTS) - Anesthesia

ARISE Veterinary Center is seeking a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia & Analgesia to serve as the hospital-wide leader for anesthesia care, safety, and clinical standardization. This role is a key clinical infrastructure position, responsible not only for supporting advanced cases, but for owning and managing anesthesia care across all departments, while building, implementing, and sustaining a best-in-class anesthesia program. The VTS will partner closely with DVMs, specialists, hospital leadership, and training teams to drive consistent, high-quality anesthetic care, elevate technician capability, and support continued growth of complex and high-acuity services. Key ResponsibilitiesHospital-Wide Anesthesia Leadership

• Serve as the primary clinical authority on anesthesia practices across all departments
• Establish and maintain hospital-wide standards for anesthesia protocols, monitoring, and recovery
• Ensure alignment across all specialty departments.
• Act as a central resource and escalation point for complex or high-risk anesthesia cases Anesthesia Case Management & Clinical Oversight
• Lead and manage anesthesia for cases across all departments, with responsibility for anesthetic planning, execution, monitoring, and recovery
• Partner closely with DVMs and specialists to develop patient-specific anesthetic plans while maintaining ownership of anesthesia management
• Independently assess patient status and make real-time anesthesia decisions to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes
• Provide hands-on support for complex, high-risk, and specialty procedures, including emergency and critical cases
• Provide advanced anesthetic skills including but not limited to regional blocks, advanced vascular access, and alternative intubation techniques
• Ensure appropriate monitoring standards are consistently applied and intervene as needed throughout the anesthetic event
• Oversee and guide anesthesia-related decision-making for technicians supporting cases
• Serve as the clinical authority for anesthesia-related decisions during procedures, in alignment with the attending DVM
• Participate in or lead pre-anesthetic consults for high-risk or complex patients, in collaboration with the attending DVM, to review anesthetic approach, monitoring, and risk mitigation strategies with clients
• Provide client-facing support as appropriate, helping to explain anesthesia processes, safety protocols, and recovery expectations in a clear, professional, and compassionate manner
• Support a client experience that reflects confidence, transparency, and trust in anesthetic care Clinical Program Development & Quality Improvement
• Design, implement, and continuously refine anesthesia SOPs, protocols, and workflows
• Lead initiatives focused on patient safety, risk mitigation, and outcome improvement
• Participate in case reviews, audits, and quality assurance processes
• Evaluate and optimize anesthesia-related equipment, medications, and clinical practices Education, Training & Clinical Development
• Serve as a hospital-wide educator and mentor for technicians and assistants
• Partner with the MD and Head of Training & Development to: o Deliver in-hospital CE programming o Develop and maintain standardized training materials and competencies o Support onboarding and skill progression for clinical staff
• Provide hands-on training in anesthesia techniques, monitoring, and patient care
• Build a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and clinical excellence Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership
• Work in close partnership with the Medical Director and Chief of Surgical Services to align on clinical standards and priorities
• Collaborate with DVMs and specialists to ensure seamless integration of anesthesia into patient care plans
• Support hospital leadership in advancing clinical initiatives and operational goals
• Serve as a visible leader who promotes communication, accountability, and teamwork QualificationsRequired
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in Anesthesia & Analgesia
• Significant experience in specialty and/or emergency veterinary medicine
• Advanced expertise in anesthetic protocols, monitoring, and pain management
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment Preferred
• Experience in a multi-specialty or tertiary referral hospital
• Demonstrated success in training, mentorship, and clinical program development
• Experience developing or implementing clinical education programs or SOPs
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and high standards of care Impact of the Role This position is a clinical infrastructure investment that enables ARISE to scale safely and effectively.

This role directly supports:

• Patient Safety & Quality o Standardized anesthesia practices across all services o Reduced variability and improved clinical outcomes
• Operational Efficiency o Improved case flow and support for complex procedures o Increased confidence and utilization of clinical teams
• Team Development o Elevated technician skillset across the hospital o Structured training and sustainable CE programming
• Hospital Growth & Performance o Enables expansion of high-acuity and specialty services o Supports delivery of consistent, specialty-level care Why Join ARISE At ARISE Veterinary Center, we are building a collaborative, high-performing, multi-specialty hospital focused on clinical excellence, team development, and operational strength. This role offers the opportunity to:
• Lead and shape a hospital-wide anesthesia program
• Have meaningful impact on patient outcomes and team capability
• Partner with a growing team of specialists and emergency clinicians
• Play a key role in advancing both clinical quality and hospital performance

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person