Licensed Veterinary Technician
Core
Providing technical support for outpatient care, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia, and hospitalized patient care in a small animal practice.
Role type
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Builds
Patient care services for dogs and cats
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Small animal practice
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory testing, diagnostic radiographs, medication administration, patient monitoring, anesthesia support, dentistry assistance, surgical assistance, medical record maintenance, client communication
Preferred skills
Anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, laboratory procedures, venipuncture, IV catheter placement
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Support veterinarians with appointments, treatments, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia, recovery, and hospitalized patient care; Perform technical procedures including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory testing, diagnostic radiographs, medication administration, and patient monitoring; Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate findings promptly to the veterinarian; Maintain accurate medical records and communicate professionally with clients; Maintain organized, clean, and properly stocked treatment, surgical, dental, and examination areas; Follow hospital protocols and applicable safety and regulatory requirements