Veterinary Technician job description template
Veterinary technicians are the nurses of an animal clinic: they restrain and monitor patients, take X-rays, run lab work, place catheters, assist in surgery and explain care to pet owners. Titles and duties depend on your state, so a strong post says whether you require a credentialed technician (CVT, LVT or RVT) or will also consider experienced assistants.
Veterinary Technician
Full-timeYour Company is looking for a veterinary technician to help us care for our patients and the people who love them. You'll handle patients gently, monitor anesthesia, run diagnostics, assist our veterinarians and walk clients through home care. Our team is small, so you'll get variety and real responsibility every day. If you're skilled, compassionate and calm when things get busy, we'd love to meet you.
What you’ll do
- Take patient histories, vital signs and weights, and record them in the medical record
- Restrain animals safely and kindly for exams, treatments and procedures
- Collect blood, urine and fecal samples and run in-house lab tests
- Place IV catheters, give medications and fluids, and perform treatments as directed by the veterinarian
- Monitor anesthesia and assist the veterinarian during surgeries and dental procedures
- Take and process radiographs following radiation safety practices
- Explain discharge instructions and home care to clients clearly and kindly
- Clean and sterilize surgical instruments, kennels and treatment areas
What we’re looking for
- Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, LVT or RVT) where our state requires it, or VTNE-eligible
- Hands-on experience with restraint, blood draws, catheter placement and anesthesia monitoring
- Calm, gentle handling of anxious or painful animals
- Compassionate, clear communication with pet owners, including during end-of-life care
- Able to lift and restrain animals up to 50 lbs with help from a coworker
Nice to have
- Fear Free certification or other low-stress handling training
- Experience with dental cleanings and dental radiographs
- Experience with practice software such as AVImark, Cornerstone or ezyVet
Schedule
Full-time, including some evenings and a rotating Saturday. Shift length and days follow our clinic hours.
What we offer
- Discounted veterinary care for your own pets
- Paid continuing education days and course fees
- Health insurance for full-time team members
- Vacation and sick time
- Uniforms provided
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Veterinary Technician our company is looking for a veterinary technician to help us care for our patients and the people who love them. You'll handle patients gently, monitor anesthesia, run diagnostics, assist our veterinarians and walk clients through home care. Our team is small, so you'll get variety and real responsibility every day. If you're skilled, compassionate and calm when things get busy, we'd love to meet you. What you’ll do • Take patient histories, vital signs and weights, and record them in the medical record • Restrain animals safely and kindly for exams, treatments and procedures • Collect blood, urine and fecal samples and run in-house lab tests • Place IV catheters, give medications and fluids, and perform treatments as directed by the veterinarian • Monitor anesthesia and assist the veterinarian during surgeries and dental procedures • Take and process radiographs following radiation safety practices • Explain discharge instructions and home care to clients clearly and kindly • Clean and sterilize surgical instruments, kennels and treatment areas What we’re looking for • Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, LVT or RVT) where our state requires it, or VTNE-eligible • Hands-on experience with restraint, blood draws, catheter placement and anesthesia monitoring • Calm, gentle handling of anxious or painful animals • Compassionate, clear communication with pet owners, including during end-of-life care • Able to lift and restrain animals up to 50 lbs with help from a coworker Nice to have • Fear Free certification or other low-stress handling training • Experience with dental cleanings and dental radiographs • Experience with practice software such as AVImark, Cornerstone or ezyVet Schedule Full-time, including some evenings and a rotating Saturday. Shift length and days follow our clinic hours. What we offer • Discounted veterinary care for your own pets • Paid continuing education days and course fees • Health insurance for full-time team members • Vacation and sick time • Uniforms provided
Screening questions for a veterinary technician
Ask these on the application form to sort applicants quickly. They’re added automatically when you post this template.
- Are you a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, LVT or RVT), or eligible to take the VTNE?Yes / No · required
- How many years of hands-on veterinary experience do you have, and in what type of practice?Short answer · required
- Which technical skills are you most confident in, such as catheters, anesthesia, dentals or lab work?Paragraph
Veterinary Technician interview questions
- Walk me through how you monitor a patient under anesthesia and what would make you alert the veterinarian.
- How do you safely restrain a fearful dog for a blood draw?
- A client is crying in the exam room after hearing a hard diagnosis. How do you support them?
- Tell me about a time you noticed something wrong with a patient before anyone else did.
- How do you position a squirmy patient for good radiographs while keeping everyone safe?
- How do you handle a day when appointments, surgeries and walk-in emergencies all pile up?
- Which skills would you like to build in your next role?
Tips for hiring a veterinary technician
- Check your state veterinary board's rules on which tasks require a credentialed technician and whether titles like RVT or LVT are protected.
- Verify the credential through your state veterinary board or credentialing agency before making an offer.
- Contact AVMA-accredited veterinary technology programs nearby. Offering externships is a good way to meet future hires.
- Be clear about how you use technicians. Credentialed techs want to place catheters, run anesthesia and use their training, not just restrain and clean kennels.