Veterinary Technician
Core
Support veterinary doctors by providing hands-on patient care, performing diagnostics, and assisting with surgical procedures in a general practice setting.
Role type
Veterinary Technician (IC)
Builds
Patient care services, diagnostic results, and surgical support for small animals and pocket pets
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Animal Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient triaging, low-stress animal restraint, sample collection and processing, diagnostic imaging (radiography), nursing care, medication administration, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, medical record maintenance
Preferred skills
CVT/RVT/LVT credentials, laboratory experience, radiology confidence, preventative care knowledge
Technologies
Digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, Companion Laser
Responsibilities
Triage patients and obtain histories, collect and analyze lab samples, perform and assist with diagnostic imaging, provide nursing care for hospitalized patients, monitor anesthesia and surgical patients, communicate treatment plans to clients
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC