Veterinary Technician

Veterinarian Technician Job Responsibilities:

• Provides animal care by determining animal requirements.
• Conducts examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Assists during operations.
• Performs anesthetic dental prophylaxis, dental radiology, and extractions.
• Feeds and cares for animals.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Maintains records.
• Determines animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews.
• Completes laboratory tests and studies and diagnostic imaging.
• Takes vital signs and collects samples.
• Administers medications, drugs, and vaccines.
• Bandages and wraps wounds.
• Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments.
• Explains animal status to owners.
• Prepares surgery table instruments.
• Completes local/regional anesthesia.
• Places catheters and obtains blood gases as needed.
• Maintains sterile conditions.
• Obtains and verifies medications.
• Cleans animal cages and equipment
• Maintains safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing operating areas, verifying shelf life of medications, and complying with legal regulations.
• Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Veterinarian Technician Qualifications / Skills:

• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Animal husbandry
• Love of animals
• Documentation skills
• Analyzing information
• Clinical skills
• Use of medical technologies
• Attention to detail
• Patience
• Verbal communication
• Technical understanding

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Completion of a two-year American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited program from a community college, college, or university
• Registered Veterinary Technician License
• Externship experience