Veterinary Technician
Core
Provide skilled care to animal patients and support veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
Role type
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Builds
Patient care services for pets and their owners
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification, animal restraint and handling, lab work, radiographs, injections, IV catheter placement, medical record maintenance, medication dispensing
Preferred skills
Knowledge of common disease states, familiarity with DEA/OSHA guidelines
Responsibilities
Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery; Safely handle and restrain animals; Communicate care instructions and status updates to clients; Perform technical duties including lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement; Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing; Maintain cleanliness and stock of exam rooms and equipment; Follow hospital safety and regulatory guidelines