Credentialed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
The Credentialed Veterinary Technician provides direct patient care and technical support, assists veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry, and monitors hospitalized patients. The role also supports client communication and education, checkout and payment processing, follow-up appointment booking, hospital cleanliness, and front-desk coverage as needed. Team members may be asked to perform additional duties or assist other areas based on operational and staffing needs. The position contributes to the full patient and client experience and supports teammates throughout the hospital.
Requirements
- Current CVT, LVT, RVT, or equivalent veterinary technician credential.
- At least 2 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician providing direct patient care.
- Strong technical, patient-care, communication, and client-service skills.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependable, team-oriented, and willing to assist across departments based on hospital needs.
- Commitment to patient safety, compassionate care, professionalism, and continued learning.
Responsibilities
- Obtain patient histories and assist with patient assessments.
- Safely restrain and handle patients using low-stress techniques.
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, and in-house laboratory testing.
- Obtain diagnostic radiographs and assist with other diagnostic procedures.
- Administer medications, vaccines, injections, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
- Calculate medication dosages and fluid rates accurately.
- Monitor hospitalized patients and maintain accurate medical records.
- Prepare and monitor patients for anesthesia, surgery, and recovery.
- Assist with surgical and dental procedures, including dental radiographs and cleanings as appropriate.
- Maintain and properly care for medical, surgical, dental, and anesthesia equipment.
- Communicate veterinarian recommendations, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care to clients.
- Provide client education and answer questions within the scope of the CVT role.
- Check clients out, review services, and process payments according to hospital procedures.
- Book recommended follow-up appointments before clients leave, including annual exams, boosters, rechecks, chronic-care monitoring, and other recommended care.
- Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, CSRs, and leadership to support efficient hospital flow.
- Anticipate patient and team needs and assist throughout the hospital as needed.
- Maintain clean, disinfected, organized, and appropriately stocked exam rooms and patient-care areas.
- Participate in daily cleaning of treatment areas, kennels, surgery, laboratory, laundry, floors, equipment, and trash.
- Complete assigned opening and closing responsibilities.
- Provide CSR/front desk coverage as needed, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking clients in and out, processing payments, and assisting with general client communication.
- Perform additional duties or support other hospital areas as requested based on operational and staffing needs.
Benefits
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
- Competitive pay and performance bonuses.
- 401(k) matching and student loan assistance.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Mental health resources.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Benefits listed apply to full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
