Registered Veterinary Technician
Core
Provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients in a full-service animal clinic.
Role type
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Builds
Routine wellness, preventative services, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, laser therapy, and senior-pet care
Domain
Veterinary Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal restraint, IV catheter placement, radiographs, lab work, medication dispensing, medical record maintenance, anesthesia support, surgical assistance
Preferred skills
Knowledge of common disease states, familiarity with DEA/OSHA guidelines, client communication
Technologies
Radiography equipment, IV catheters, anesthesia machines, medical record systems
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.