Sage Veterinary Imaging Veterinary Technician III (Anesthesia Focus) Spring, TX · Full time Company website

Advance your anesthesia career in a collaborative specialty imaging environment where you'll focus on exceptional patient care—not the chaos of general practice or ER.

About Sage Veterinary Imaging

Join Sage Veterinary Imaging and become part of a team advancing veterinary diagnostics through innovation, collaboration, and education. Our mission is simple: improve the lives of pets through advanced human-quality imaging technology. Using 3T MRI, 128-slice CT, ultrasound, radiography, echocardiography, and digital cytology, we provide referring veterinarians and pet owners with timely, high-quality diagnostic answers that support patient care. As an ACVR-accredited teaching institution, SVI is also committed to training the next generation of veterinary radiologists through internship and residency programs. From client experience and technical teams to veterinarians, radiologists, and operational leadership, every role at SVI contributes meaningfully to our mission. If you are passionate about growth, teamwork, and making an impact, we would love to connect. If you do not currently see an open role that fits your background, please email [[email protected]] to start the conversation.

Description

Advance Your Career in Specialty Diagnostic Imaging.

Join Sage Veterinary Imaging, North America's premier cross-sectional and neurologic imaging specialists. As a Veterinary Technician III – Advanced Imaging (Anesthesia Focus), you'll combine advanced anesthesia expertise with hands-on patient care in a collaborative specialty imaging environment.

Anesthesia is your primary clinical focus. You'll independently manage anesthesia for patients undergoing MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography, and other advanced diagnostic procedures while serving as a clinical resource for the imaging team. This blended role offers the opportunity to practice advanced anesthesia every day while mentoring fellow technicians, advancing clinical protocols, and supporting the highest standards of specialty diagnostic imaging.

Working alongside board-certified radiologists, residents, interns, and experienced imaging professionals, you'll help deliver exceptional patient care while practicing anesthesia in an environment designed for precision, collaboration, education, and clinical excellence.

Primary Responsibilities: Advanced Anesthesia

  • Independently develop and implement individualized anesthetic plans for advanced diagnostic imaging procedures.
  • Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery, and post-anesthetic care for MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography, and other specialty imaging procedures.
  • Recognize and respond appropriately to complex anesthetic events while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety.
  • Collaborate with veterinarians to optimize anesthetic protocols based on patient condition and procedural requirements.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot anesthesia delivery systems, monitoring equipment, and associated medical devices.
  • Maintain accurate anesthesia records and ensure compliance with established protocols.
  • Lead anesthesia quality assurance initiatives and contribute to protocol development and continuous clinical improvement.
  • Serve as the hospital's clinical resource for anesthesia-related questions, best practices, and patient safety.

Secondary Responsibilities: Veterinary Technician III

When not directly supporting anesthesia, you'll function as a Veterinary Technician III by:

  • Supporting MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography, and other advanced imaging workflows.
  • Preparing patients for imaging procedures, including venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and nursing care.
  • Monitoring hospitalized patients and supporting recovery.
  • Maintaining imaging suites, anesthesia equipment, and procedural readiness.
  • Supporting efficient patient flow and daily hospital operations.
  • Collaborating with veterinarians, technicians, and client care teams to deliver an exceptional referral experience.
  • Providing mentorship and clinical guidance to Veterinary Technician I and II team members.

Education & Professional Development

Education is central to Sage Veterinary Imaging's mission. Depending on your interests and experience, you'll have opportunities to:

  • Mentor veterinary technicians in advanced anesthesia techniques and patient monitoring.
  • Assist with onboarding, competency validation, and technician development.
  • Lead anesthesia-focused wet labs, continuing education, and skills training.
  • Contribute to anesthesia protocols, clinical guidelines, and educational resources.
  • Collaborate with North America's premier cross-sectional and neurologic imaging specialists.
  • Participate in fellowship, leadership, and advanced professional development opportunities.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Practice with the Best

Join North America's premier cross-sectional and neurologic imaging specialists, working alongside board-certified radiologists dedicated exclusively to advanced diagnostic imaging.

Practice Anesthesia the Way It Should Be

This isn't rushed anesthesia. It isn't divided between surgery, appointments, and competing priorities. You'll have the time, technology, and collaborative support to provide thoughtful anesthetic care where patient safety and clinical excellence always come first.

Advanced Technology

Work with industry-leading diagnostic imaging and anesthesia equipment, including:

  • 3T MRI
  • 128-slice CT
  • High-end ultrasound systems
  • Digital Radiography
  • Advanced multiparameter anesthesia monitoring equipment

Variety That Keeps You Growing

While anesthesia is your primary focus, you'll continue developing advanced imaging and nursing skills through a diverse caseload of specialty diagnostic procedures.

Professional Growth & Development

  • Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship.
  • Continuing Education support and paid CE.
  • Fellowship opportunities.
  • Leadership development opportunities.
  • Opportunities to teach, mentor, and contribute to veterinary anesthesia education.
  • Collaborate with internationally recognized experts in cross-sectional and neurologic imaging.

Who Thrives Here

The best technicians at Sage Veterinary Imaging are passionate about practicing exceptional medicine and being part of a team committed to doing things the right way. They value collaboration over ego, professionalism over drama, and patient care above everything else.

You'll likely thrive here if you:

  • Want to be part of a team delivering premier patient care through advanced diagnostic imaging.
  • Enjoy focusing on medicine, patient safety, and continuous learning.
  • Take pride in precision, preparation, and clinical excellence.
  • Value respectful communication, accountability, and collaboration.
  • Believe the best outcomes come from supporting one another.
  • Leave unnecessary drama, gossip, and negativity at the door.
  • Want to work alongside professionals who challenge and inspire each other to continually improve.
  • Are committed to treating every patient, client, and teammate with professionalism, kindness, and respect.

Qualifications

Required

  • Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT/LVMT).
  • Minimum five (5) years of progressive veterinary anesthesia experience or equivalent specialty experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery, and anesthetic planning.
  • Proficiency with advanced anesthesia monitoring equipment.
  • Advanced veterinary nursing skills and patient care experience.
  • Ability to mentor fellow technicians and support clinical education.
  • Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and clinical excellence.

Preferred

  • Specialty or referral hospital experience.
  • VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) credential or active pursuit of specialty certification.
  • Experience developing clinical protocols or quality improvement initiatives.
  • Experience teaching, mentoring, or leading technician training programs.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid Time Off and company holidays.
  • Continuing Education allowance and paid CE time.
  • Leadership and professional development opportunities.
  • Scrubs allowance.
  • Employee pet care discounts.
  • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Join Sage Veterinary Imaging

If you're an experienced veterinary technician who is passionate about anesthesia and committed to practicing at the highest level, we'd love to meet you. Join North America's premier cross-sectional and neurologic imaging specialists and help shape the future of specialty diagnostic imaging while building a rewarding career in an environment dedicated to collaboration, education, innovation, and exceptional patient care.

Salary

$25 - $35 per hour