An experienced Veterinary Technician is responsible for performing routine checkups and other medical procedures on animals to ensure their health and well-being. Their duties include communicating with pet owners to determine whether their pet experienced changes in activity or diet, checking an animal’s weight, heartbeat and other vitals to record in patient files and assisting other veterinary personnel in taking blood samples or administering medications.

Veterinary Technician duties and responsibilities
A Veterinary Technician takes care of animals that come into the facility and maintains the facility itself. A Veterinary Technician may have the following responsibilities:

• Providing general nursing care
• Examining animals and checking vitals in preparation for the Veterinarian
• Taking X-rays of animals
• Administering first aid for emergencies
• Administering medication and treatments
• Drawing blood samples for testing
• Monitoring animals under anesthesia
• Placing IV catheters
• Any other tasks the veterinarian deems necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off after 1 year of employment

Schedule:

• Day shift (4 - 10 hour shifts a week, no weekends)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person