Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists & 24 Hour Emergency Care·Sugar Land, Texas
Provide high-quality anesthesia and surgical assistance for complex cases including orthopedics and soft tissue surgery. Responsibilities include placing lines, administering regional anesthesia, and managing critical care ventilation and TIVA.
Licensed Surgical Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia Our surgical team at Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists is rapidly growing and we are looking for a talented and motivated Surgery and Anesthesia Technician to join us.
Work with brilliant and caring board certified surgeons Be a part of a team of technicians and surgeons that have a positive and engaged culture Provide high quality patient care Place arterial and central lines, urinary catheters, and NG Tubes Administering local and regional anesthesia Perform critical care anesthesia to include mechanical ventilation and TIVA Surgical preparation Client interaction and education during initial consultations and dismissals Bandage application and changes Do you love being a surgical assistant on the following types of cases?
Orthopedics and Arthroscopy Regular and complex soft tissue Interventional radiology Oncologic We are looking for an LVT, VTS or an LVT on track to become a VTS in anesthesia.
We love having not only independent, intelligent, patient-first techs with outstanding technical and critical thinking skills but one that promotes a culture of teamwork, mentorship, willingness to learn, and positivity.
Veterinary Technicians are the backbone of our surgical team.
At Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists (SLVS) we provide an independent and gratifying work environment for our anesthesia technicians.
We understand our team members are all an integral part of providing high-quality medicine and client service.
Our Core Values keep us focused on what is really important – quality care for pets and their people.
LVT with at least 4 years of experience in a specialty surgery and anesthesia setting and having knowledge about specialty surgical procedures, surgical assisting experience, instrumentation knowledge, and being able to independently run up to level 5 ASA anesthesia cases. A background in training junior staff is desired.
401(k) Dental and vision insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Flexible Spending Account Employee discount at all Lakefield owned hospitals Yearly uniform allowance A very generous yearly allowance for continuing education Flexible schedule Paid time off and 5 paid holidays Professional development assistance Referral program Possibility of a sign on bonus Eligible after 90 days Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts Three 12-hour shifts may be available Day shift Monday to Friday Rotate weekends On call with a call in fee License/Certification: Veterinary Technician License required Veterinary Technician Specialist: not required For more information about our hospital, please visit slvetspecialists.com. To apply, please contact Christine Erickson at christine.erickson@lakefieldvet.com or apply at careers.lakefieldvet.com.
Market context
In Texas, Licensed Veterinary Technician anesthesia roles are typically most competitive in specialty and referral settings that need technicians who can independently support complex surgical cases. Employers often look for proven experience with high-acuity anesthesia, strong surgical instrumentation skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then prepare examples of managing ASA level 5 cases in your application.
