Registered Veterinary Technician
Core
Shift lead and primary caregiver for hospitalized and surgical patients in a 24/7 emergency veterinary practice.
Role type
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Builds
Medical and surgical care for animals
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Emergency Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal restraint, triage, lab sample collection, diagnostic imaging, medication administration, anesthetic management, surgical assistance, client communication, medical record management
Preferred skills
Low-stress handling techniques, radiographic positioning, blood/urine/fecal specimen collection, ICU monitoring
Technologies
DR radiographs, ultrasound, endoscopy, IDEXX lab equipment, VetFlex ICU oxygen cages, Cubex inventory management, Vetspire software
Responsibilities
Perform animal restraint and triage, collect and analyze lab samples, manage nursing care for hospitalized cases, administer medications and anesthesia, assist in surgical procedures, communicate treatment plans to clients
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC