Veterinary Technician
Core
Provide skilled care to animal patients and support veterinarians in a general practice and urgent care hospital setting.
Role type
Veterinary Technician
Builds
Patient care services for pets and their owners
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal restraint, lab work, radiography, IV catheter placement, medication dispensing, medical record maintenance, client communication, knowledge of disease states, familiarity with safety guidelines (DEA, OSHA)
Responsibilities
Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery; Safely handle and restrain animals; Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement; Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing; Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready; Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.