Veterinary Anesthesia Float Nurse
Buzzards Bay, MA
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is looking for an experienced Veterinary Anesthesia Nurse to join our Surgery team in a unique anesthesia-focused float role. This position is based primarily in Buzzards Bay and supports procedures across multiple specialty departments, giving you the opportunity to work with advanced cases, experienced specialists, and highly skilled nursing teams.
This role is ideal for a veterinary nurse who enjoys anesthesia, values careful monitoring and patient safety, and wants variety in their day. If you are steady under pressure, technically strong, and interested in continuing to grow in a specialty setting, this could be a great fit.
About this Role
As a Veterinary Anesthesia Nurse, you will support anesthetic care for procedures throughout the hospital. While you will be part of the Surgery team, your work will extend across multiple services, including advanced imaging, CT, endoscopy, otoscopy, ultrasound-guided procedures, and other diagnostic or specialty interventions.
You will work closely with specialists, doctors, and nursing teams to help ensure each patient receives attentive, high-quality care before, during, and after anesthesia. This role offers a strong mix of independence, collaboration, and technical challenge, with the chance to build experience across a wide range of specialty cases.
What You’ll Do
- Provide anesthesia support for procedures across multiple specialty departments
- Perform induction, monitoring, and recovery, with close attention to patient safety and comfort
- Recognize anesthetic trends and changes in patient status, and respond appropriately
- Prepare, maintain, and troubleshoot anesthesia and monitoring equipment
- Partner with specialists, doctors, and nursing teams to keep procedures moving safely and efficiently
- Complete accurate and thorough patient documentation
- Adjust to changing caseloads and support the team where needed
- Help train and support team members when appropriate
- Bring a calm, steady, team-focused approach to a busy specialty setting
What We’re Looking For
- At least one year of anesthesia, surgery, or in-patient nursing experience
- Strong skills in anesthesia, analgesia, and patient safety
- Comfort working across departments in a busy specialty hospital
- Clear communication with doctors, specialists, and nursing teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining close attention to patient care
- Strong critical thinking, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to lift and restrain pets weighing at least 50 pounds and remain on your feet for much of the day
- CVT, RVT, or LVT strongly preferred, or ability to obtain licensure within six months
- Advanced anesthesia experience preferred
- Specialty or emergency experience preferred
- VTS in Anesthesia and Analgesia preferred, or interest in pursuing advanced training welcomed
Schedule and Compensation
This is a full-time position with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There is a holiday rotation and on-call schedule as well. The initial training schedule may differ from the permanent shift.
Compensation ranges from $22 to $32 per hour, based on related experience, expertise, and equity. Most new hires can expect an offer between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
A sign-on bonus up to $2,500 is available for this role.
Benefits and Growth (include but not limited to)
- Paid PTO and holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- FSA or HSA options
- Long- and short-term disability options
- 401(k)
- Generous Continuing Education Program
- VTS training track with doctor mentors
- Advanced Veterinary Nurse Training Program
- Uniform allowance
- Trupanion Pet Insurance with company-paid premiums for two team member pets
- On-site Veterinary Social Worker for employees
- Company-sponsored EAP
About Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is a growing emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Buzzards Bay, Dennis, Cape Cod, and the Islands. With more than 20 specialists across eight specialties, our team manages a wide range of complex medical, surgical, emergency, and diagnostic cases. For an anesthesia nurse, that means exposure to advanced procedures, collaborative case management, and a hospital culture that values strong medicine and thoughtful patient care.
Our AAHA-accredited Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Emergency departments reflect our commitment to high standards, teamwork, and continuous learning. As the only emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Cape Cod and the Islands, CCVS continues to grow in response to the needs of our community.
Our hospital expansion is on track for completion by March 2027 and will add five surgery suites, MRI, fluoroscopy, three new departments (neuro, ophtho, and dentistry), and more space dedicated to patient care. This growth creates an exciting opportunity for anesthesia-focused nurses who want to build their skills and be part of a hospital continuing to invest in specialty medicine.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced veterinary nurse who enjoys anesthesia, advanced procedures, and collaborative specialty medicine, we would love to hear from you. Join a growing team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and patient care comes first.