Licensed Veterinary Technician
Core
Licensed Veterinary Technician delivering high-quality patient care, client service, and clinical procedures in a small animal practice.
Role type
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Builds
Patient care services, diagnostic tests, and treatments for hospitalized and surgery patients
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal Practice
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Phlebotomy, catheter placement, cystocentesis, animal restraint, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, sample collection, radiograph positioning, medication administration, medical record interpretation, client triage, preventative care knowledge
Preferred skills
Computer proficiency, fast learner, detail-oriented, self-starter
Technologies
iPads, laptops, desktop stations, IDEXX lab, digital radiology, ultrasound
Responsibilities
Perform phlebotomy, catheter placement, cystocentesis, and sample collection; Monitor anesthesia during procedures; Assist in surgical preparation and patient care; Educate clients on vaccine protocols and preventions; Triage patients over phone and during visits; Interpret medical records and record client history; Position and capture radiographs; Fill medications as instructed by veterinarians
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC