Veterinary Technician
Core
Provide skilled care to animal patients and exceptional service to clients in a full-service veterinary hospital.
Role type
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Builds
Patient care, exams, surgery support, anesthesia, recovery, lab work, radiographs, and medication dispensing.
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification, animal restraint and handling, veterinary procedures (injections, IV catheter placement), lab work, radiography, medical record maintenance, client communication, knowledge of disease states, familiarity with DEA/OSHA safety guidelines
Preferred skills
Experience in animal care, passion for pet welfare
Technologies
Digital radiography, computerized patient records, in-house laboratory equipment
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
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on clinical role