Certified Veterinary Technician
Core
Provide clinical support in a general small animal practice including phlebotomy, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, and patient care.
Role type
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
Builds
In-house laboratory diagnostics, radiographs, and surgical procedures for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets.
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal General Practice
Deliverable
clinical procedures and patient care
Required skills
phlebotomy, catheter placement, cystocentesis, fine-needle aspirates, animal restraint, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, sample collection (blood, urine, fecal, skin), radiograph positioning, medical record interpretation
Preferred skills
laboratory sample processing, Avimark experience, AAHA-accredited hospital experience
Technologies
Avimark, digital medical records
Responsibilities
Perform phlebotomy and sample collection; monitor anesthesia during procedures; position and capture radiographs; prepare and assist in surgical procedures; interpret medical records and record client history; restrain animals in a low-stress manner.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (1+ year experience preferred but not required; new graduates welcome)
