Urgent Care Veterinary Technician
Core
Provide skilled medical care, diagnostics, and support to patients in an urgent care veterinary setting.
Role type
Registered Veterinary Technician (Urgent Care)
Builds
Patient care, diagnostics, and treatment plans for pets
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Animal Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal restraint, IV catheter placement, radiography, lab work, anesthesia support, medical record keeping, medication dispensing, client communication, knowledge of disease states, OSHA/DEA safety compliance
Preferred skills
experience in urgent care, compassion for animals
Technologies
radiography equipment, IV supplies, medical record systems
Responsibilities
Support veterinarians with patient exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery; safely handle and restrain animals; perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement; maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing; keep exam rooms and equipment clean and stocked; follow hospital safety and regulatory guidelines
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on clinical role