Licensed Veterinary Technician
Core
Triage patients, provide nursing care, collect diagnostic samples, assist in surgery, and administer medications for dogs and cats.
Role type
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Builds
Patient care, diagnostic results, surgical support
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Small animal practice
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fear Free handling, blood/urine/fecal sample collection, digital radiography, anesthesia monitoring, medication administration, medical record keeping
Preferred skills
Dental radiography, preventive care knowledge, surgical procedure knowledge, hospital workflow management
Responsibilities
Triage incoming patients, collect and process diagnostic samples, position patients for radiographs, prepare surgical patients and assist doctors, administer medications, explain treatment plans to clients
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior (1+ year experience preferred but not required)