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 small animals.
Role type
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Builds
Medical, surgical, and dental care services for pet patients
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal Practice
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, dental radiography, periodontal therapy, radiography positioning, in-house lab analysis, cytology, critical patient monitoring, wound care, catheter/feeding tube management, vaccine administration, injection administration (SQ, IM, IV), patient restraint, client communication
Preferred skills
Fear Free certification, leadership training, mentoring
Technologies
Digital DR, dental radiography equipment, infusion pumps, multi-parameter monitors, in-house laboratory equipment
Responsibilities
Perform anesthesia induction and monitoring; conduct full-mouth dental radiography and periodontal therapy; execute high-quality radiography and lab analysis; manage critical patient monitoring and advanced wound care; lead tech appointments and mentor assistants; administer vaccines and medications; communicate with clients regarding patient care.