Licensed Veterinary Technician
Core
Licensed Veterinary Technician serving as a clinical driver and leader in a full-service animal hospital, managing anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, and nursing care for patients.
Role type
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Builds
Medical, surgical, and dental care services for small animal patients
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal Practice
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, dental radiography, periodontal therapy, high-quality radiography, in-house lab analysis, cytology, critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, catheter/feeding tube management, patient restraint, vaccine administration, injection administration (SQ, IM, IV), client communication
Preferred skills
Fear Free certification, leadership training, mentoring
Technologies
Digital DR, dental radiography, infusion pumps, multi-parameter monitors, in-house laboratory, abdominal ultrasonography
Responsibilities
Perform anesthesia and analgesia procedures including induction and recovery; conduct full-mouth dental radiography and periodontal therapy; execute diagnostics including radiography, lab analysis, and sample collection; manage nursing tasks such as critical monitoring, wound care, and catheter care; lead workflow including appointments and team huddles; provide patient care including restraint, preventive care, and medication administration.
Seniority
Mid-level, credentialed professional