Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Core
Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures while safely handling and restraining animals.
Role type
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Builds
Patient care services for companion animals
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal handling and restraint, IV catheter placement, blood collection and lab work, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, client education
Preferred skills
2+ years experience, CVT/RVT/LVT certification, AVMA-accredited degree, knowledge of x-ray positioning and in-clinic lab equipment
Technologies
In-clinic laboratory equipment, x-ray machines
Responsibilities
Assist with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures; Safely handle and restrain animals; Administer medications and vaccines; Collect lab samples and maintain patient records