Licensed Veterinary Technician
Core
Provide skilled clinical care to patients under veterinarian supervision in a full-service animal hospital.
Role type
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Builds
Patient care, surgical support, diagnostic imaging, and medication administration
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Animal Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Surgical experience, animal restraint, IV catheter placement, radiograph interpretation, lab work, client communication, medical record maintenance
Preferred skills
Knowledge of common disease states, familiarity with DEA/OSHA guidelines, experience with alternative therapies (acupuncture, laser therapy)
Responsibilities
Support veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery; safely handle and restrain animals; perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement; maintain medical records and dispense medication; clean and stock exam rooms and equipment; follow safety and regulatory guidelines
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC