Veterinary Technology II - Anesthesia

Evaluates patients (small, large, and exotic animals) and completes a safe anesthetic plan based on physical, objective, subjective, and history. Premedicates, induces, and maintains general anesthesia whenever necessary. Strives to provide state of the art patient management throughout the perioperative phases. Interacts with clinicians and technicians throughout the hospital to coordinates and control the daily surgery schedule.

Instructs Jr. & Sr PVM students and FRCC veterinary technician interns by guiding their management of pre-op, intra-op, and post-operative complications (i.e. organ failure, blood loss, hypotension, arrhythmias, respiratory compromise, and pain management). Responds to anesthetic emergencies by evaluating patient parameters and initiating appropriate lifesaving treatments (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation, inotropes, and defibrillation). Supports Jr. & Sr PVM students and FRCC veterinary technician interns by guiding their selection and application of anesthetic agents in clinical patients, based on assessment of patient status through evaluation of lab work, radiographs, and direct exam. Iniates supportive teaching methods to enhance students’ self-esteem.

Conducts patient handling and restraint. This includes small, large, and exotic animals. They will need to retrieve patients from the hospital wards, critical care, and/or the barn when needed for anesthesia. Proper restraint facilitates I.V. catheter placement, pre-anesthetic evaluation/monitor placement, and recovery associated with anesthesia. Provides approved and safely handling of controlled substances (i.e. morphine, ketamine, etc.). Complies with DEA laws and appropriate documentation of controlled substances on a daily basis.

Scans anesthetic records, enters charges for anesthetic cases and stocks and cleans the anesthesia area as needed. Cross trained to support all areas of anesthesia (SA, LA clinics, Research, and CE labs).

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