Senior Veterinary Technician, Operating Room Anesthesia – Xenotransplantation

Role Summary

The Senior Veterinary Technician, Operating Room Anesthesia plays a critical role in ensuring safe and effective anesthetic care for pigs undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures. The role requires close collaboration with veterinarians and surgical staff to deliver high-quality veterinary care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Coordinate and provide oversight as directed by surgeon/veterinarian, on all aspects of PD anesthesia for pigs undergoing surgical procedures, including preparation, induction, monitoring, maintenance, and recovery to ensure safe and effective care
• Perform pig assessments prior to PD anesthesia, including lab results and physical exam findings and collaborate with the surgical team to develop and implement PD anesthesia plans
• Ensure all PD anesthesia related equipment and supplies are available, properly maintained, and functioning prior to each procedure
• Follow and enforce aseptic and safety protocols in all areas of PD anesthesia and surgery
• Collaborate with the OR Coordinator to ensure the operating room is fully stocked and prepared with necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment for daily procedures
• Order, track, and maintain all surgical instruments in collaboration with site specific personnel, ensuring availability for scheduled procedures and identifying needs for replacement or repair
• Provide oversight and direction to staff learning and assisting with instrument processing, tray preparation, and OR support tasks to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to standards
• Help oversee, mentor, and support other veterinary technicians and animal care technicians involved in surgical and perioperative activities
• Travel to other DPF locations as needed to provide training and support for OR staff, ensuring consistency in protocols, quality standards, and team development across all sites

• Required:
  
  6+ years of experience in a veterinary anesthesia role
• Required:
  
  5+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behaviors, collecting samples, and administering medication to large animals
• Required:
  
  1+ years of experience in veterinary anesthesia specific to pigs
• Required:
  
  1+ years of experience with ordering perioperative supplies and instruments, managing and sterilizing instrument trays, and working with and developing SOPs
• Required:
  
  Licensed Veterinary Technician - NAVTA Licensed Vet Tech through the VA Board of Veterinary Medicine
• Required:
  
  Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Required:
  
  Working knowledge and understanding of operating room processes and management
• Required:
  
  Calm, clear thinking under pressure, especially during emergencies
• Required:
  
  Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Required:
  
  Commitment to continuing education and professional growth
• Required:
  
  Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
• Required:
  
  Responsible for providing guidance and training to other Vet techs
• Required:
  
  Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• Required:
  
  Must not have any other interaction with pigs outside of the company
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in veterinary technology, animal sciences or related field

• Associate Degree in veterinary technology, animal sciences or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in veterinary technology, animal sciences or related field (preferred)

• Travel to other DPF locations as needed to provide training and support for OR staff
• Physical demands:
  Lift 75 lbs to waist level
• Physical demands:
  Push/Pull 200 lbs on wheels