Certified Veterinary Technician
Core
Performing phlebotomy, catheter placement, cystocentesis, fine-needle aspirates, animal restraint, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, and running treatments in a paperless veterinary hospital.
Role type
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
Builds
In-house laboratory diagnostics, radiographs, and patient care services for small animals
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Small animal general practice
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Phlebotomy, catheter placement, cystocentesis, fine-needle aspirates, animal restraint, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, sample collection (blood, urine, fecal, skin), radiograph positioning, computer proficiency, medical record interpretation
Preferred skills
Avimark experience, AAHA accredited hospital experience, laboratory sample processing
Technologies
Avimark, digital medical records
Responsibilities
Perform phlebotomy and sample collection; assist in anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery; position and capture radiographs; interpret medical records and record client history; restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner; run treatments on appointments
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC