Veterinary Technician
Core
Provide skilled care to animal patients and exceptional service to clients in a small animal practice.
Role type
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Builds
Patient care, exams, surgery support, and recovery management
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification, animal restraint, lab work, radiographs, injections, IV catheter placement, medical record maintenance, medication dispensing
Preferred skills
Knowledge of common disease states, familiarity with DEA/OSHA/safety guidelines
Responsibilities
Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery; Safely handle and restrain animals; Communicate care instructions and status updates to clients; Perform technical duties including lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement; Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing; Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean and stocked; Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines