Licensed Veterinary Technician
Core
Deliver high-quality nursing care and medical support to animals in a fast-paced shelter environment, including intake, treatment, and foster coordination.
Role type
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Builds
Medical care and behavioral support for shelter animals and foster kittens
Domain
Animal welfare / Shelter medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration, diagnostic testing, triage, low-stress handling, humane euthanasia, sedated exam assistance, DOH exit exams
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and administer medications; Conduct diagnostic testing, triage, and basic examinations; Coordinate and assist with sedated exams and DOH exit exams; Handle and log controlled substances; Perform humane euthanasia under supervision; Feed and medicate patients including tube feeding; Assess animal needs for placement; Maintain accurate medical records and data entry.
Seniority
Individual Contributor