Urgent Care Veterinary Technician
Core
Provide skilled care to patients in an urgent care setting, supporting veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
Role type
Registered Veterinary Technician (Urgent Care)
Builds
Patient care services for dogs, cats, and pocket pets
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal restraint, IV catheter placement, radiograph interpretation, lab work, medication dispensing, medical record maintenance, client communication
Preferred skills
Knowledge of common disease states, familiarity with DEA/OSHA guidelines
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.