Licensed Veterinary Technician
Core
Provide compassionate patient care, restraint, triage, and nursing support for medical and hospitalized small animal patients in a busy veterinary environment.
Role type
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Builds
Diagnostic imaging, surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and client education programs
Domain
Small animal veterinary medicine
Required skills
restraint and triage, lab sample collection and analysis, radiographic positioning, surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, nursing care, client communication, medical record documentation
Preferred skills
interest in anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, surgery, and client education, calm handling approach, commitment to continuous learning
Technologies
digital radiology, in-house lab equipment
Responsibilities
Provide patient restraint and triage, assist DVM with appointments and procedures, collect and analyze lab specimens, support diagnostic imaging and radiology, assist with surgical prep and recovery, deliver nursing care for hospitalized patients, educate pet owners on preventive care and management
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC