Certified Veterinary Technician

Job Summary

The Certified Veterinary Technician serves as an essential member of the Veterinary team, providing skilled medical, technical and administrative support to the doctor throughout all phases of care. This role is vital in ensuring efficient, high-quality veterinary services, including patient prep, diagnostics, treatments and follow-up care. The Certified Veterinary Technician also plays a critical role in educating and communicating with pet parents, offering guidance on post-visit care, preventive health and treatment plans. In addition, they help maintain a clean, organized and well-equipped clinical environment while promoting a compassionate and collaborative culture focused on animal well-being.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate, hands-on care to all patients, ensuring comfort, safety and well-being
• Assists with physical exams, records vitals and clinical observations and accurately documents patient information (including SOAP notes and vaccine records)
• Supports veterinarians in medical, surgical and dental procedures, including anesthesia administration and monitoring
• Prepares patients for surgery, places IV catheters, takes radiographs and performs EKGs/EEGs
• Performs laboratory diagnostics such as blood draws, fecal exams, urinalysis and skin/fungal testing
• Administers medications and injections per hospital protocols
• Educates clients on medications, at-home care and follow-up procedures; makes client follow-up calls as needed
• Admits and discharges patients per doctor’s instructions ensuring clear client communication
• Maintains clean and organized exam rooms, surgical areas and equipment; cleans and restocks the operating room
• Follows OSHA standards and infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic hospital environment
• Interprets canine body language to ensure safe handling in accordance with handling guidelines
• Assists with evacuation of all animals if an emergency occurs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional work experience as a Certified Veterinary Technician 
• Genuinely enjoys helping people and their pets
• Can handle the stress when animals are ill or in pain
• Shows patience and empathy to clients that are emotionally charged and in all interactions
• Highly organized
• Works well in a team setting
• Able to shift priorities in accordance with unexpected events
• Remains calm and efficient during a medical crisis
• Comfortable interacting with animals of all breeds and sizes
• Passionate about animal welfare; treats all animals with compassion and kindness

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) required

Computer Skills

• Must be able to learn and efficiently use company software
• Must be able to learn new technology in accordance with business needs

Physical Demands

• Position requires a person to be both indoors and outdoors regardless of the weather
• Majority of the day is spent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly, up to 100 pounds with assist
• Must be comfortable working with a wide variety of animals including small and large dogs
• Must be able to work around pet hair and dander
• Must be able to climb 2 flights of stairs multiple times per day

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to dog and cat bites
• Potential exposure to contagious disease or infection
• Exposure to contaminants
• Exposure to extreme weather (i.e. heat and cold)
• Must work around pet hair and dander

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed or deleted in accordance with business needs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off