Licensed Veterinary Technician
Core
Provide skilled clinical care to pets and support veterinarians in a full-service veterinary hospital.
Role type
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Builds
Patient care, diagnostics, and treatment services for dogs, cats, and exotic pets
Domain
Veterinary Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification, animal restraint, IV catheter placement, radiograph interpretation, lab work, medication dispensing, client communication
Preferred skills
Knowledge of common disease states, familiarity with DEA/OSHA guidelines
Technologies
Radiography equipment, IV catheters, 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 dispense medications; Clean and stock exam rooms and equipment; Follow hospital safety and regulatory guidelines