About This Role
This veterinary technician role involves supporting veterinarians, mentoring assistants, and ensuring efficient clinic operations while prioritizing patient care and client communication. It suits a compassionate, reliable, and adaptable individual who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment and is eager to learn and grow.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a leader within the clinical team by supporting veterinarians, collaborating with peers, and providing guidance and mentorship to veterinary assistants
- Proactively organize and coordinate daily workflow to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care and optimal clinic operations
- Assist veterinarians with exams, surgeries, and procedures; anticipate needs and deliver exceptional clinical support
- Safely restrain and handle animals for diagnostics, treatments, and procedures, prioritizing patient comfort and safety
- Oversee and mentor veterinary assistants, delegating tasks appropriately, ensuring adherence to protocols, and fostering professional growth
- Collect, process, and perform laboratory diagnostics; administer medications, vaccines, and treatments according to veterinary instructions
- Prepare and maintain exam rooms, surgical suites, and specialized equipment, ensuring readiness and cleanliness at all times
- Monitor patients under anesthesia and during recovery, promptly addressing and reporting any concerns
- Maintain precise and up-to-date medical records, communicate treatment plans and follow-up instructions clearly to clients and team members, and provide exemplary client education
- Demonstrate initiative and accountability in independently completing tasks, while seeking guidance as needed and contributing positively to the team
- Assist with monitoring inventory for clinical supplies and medications, communicating needs and supporting efficient stock management
- Take an active role in orienting and training new staff, ensuring high standards of patient care and team support
- Act as a resource for client questions and concerns, using empathy and professionalism to address sensitive or challenging interactions
- Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices, hospital protocols, and advances in veterinary medicine
- Remain flexible and positive in a dynamic clinical environment, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and busy periods while maintaining professionalism and a strong work ethic
Requirements
- Experience in a veterinary clinical setting is strongly preferred
- Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligibility to obtain certification is highly desirable
- Proficiency in animal handling, restraint, and safe patient care techniques