Veterinary Technician
Core
Provide skilled care to animal patients and support veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
Role type
Veterinary Technician
Builds
Patient care services for dogs, cats, and exotic pets
Domain
Veterinary medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal restraint, lab work, radiographs, injections, IV catheter placement, medical record maintenance, medication dispensing, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
knowledge of common disease states, client communication
Technologies
radiography equipment, IV supplies, 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; Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean and stocked; Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC