Certified Veterinary Technician

Assist veterinarians with examination, treatment, monitoring, and patient care Administer prescribed medications, vaccines, and treatments Monitor vital signs, collect samples, perform diagnostic tests, and record results Prepare and analyze blood, urine, and fecal laboratory samples Operate and maintain laboratory equipment Prepare surgical suites, instruments, and patients for surgery Assist during surgery, including equipment and medication support, anesthesia monitoring, and postoperative care Educate clients about Wellness Plans, animal care, nutrition, medication administration, and disease prevention Maintain accurate medical charts and meet hospital quality-control standards Maintain hospital equipment and manage supplies, inventory, and restocking Support efficient day-to-day hospital operations and advocate for hospital performance Perform reception duties such as triaging calls, scheduling appointments, and facilitating patient intake and discharge Provide professional customer service and resolve complaints as appropriate Adhere to OSHA standards and perform other assigned duties Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Associate degree is a plus Must have and maintain a valid certification, registration, or licensing: CVT, RVT, or LVT (state specific) 1+ years of veterinary hospital experience Experience handling and restraining dogs, cats, and exotic animals Experience providing basic animal care, including feeding, bathing, grooming, and monitoring for distress or illness Knowledge and experience with surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and anesthesia management Familiarity with veterinary medical terminology and abbreviations Understanding of veterinary medications, dosage calculations, drug interactions, and administration methods Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and judgment skills Ability to multitask, prioritize, work independently, and remain calm in a fast-paced environment Ability to learn computer software systems, including EMR and scheduling systems Ability to lift 50+ pounds Must be willing and able to work onsite, including possible 10+ hour shifts, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays Must comply with OSHA standards and company policies Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in veterinary assistance, including patient care, surgical support, and laboratory diagnostics. Proficient in client education, medical record maintenance, and adherence to safety standards. Highest-signal resume keywords Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT, RVT, LVT) Surgical Assistance Laboratory Diagnostics Customer Service Veterinary Medical Terminology ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Patient Care Medication Administration Vital Signs Monitoring Diagnostic Testing Surgical Preparation Anesthesia Monitoring Laboratory Equipment Operation Animal Restraint Dosage Calculations Veterinary Care Soft Skills Communication Skills Organizational Skills Judgment Skills Multitasking Ability Customer Service Skills Certifications & Qualifications CVT RVT LVT Industry Keywords Veterinary Hospital Experience OSHA Standards Animal Care Surgery Dentistry Radiology Laboratory Diagnostics Anesthesia Management Tools & Technologies EMR Systems Scheduling Systems #J-18808-Ljbffr