Veterinary technicians work for veterinary practices, hospitals, zoos, and research laboratories where they draw blood, assist with medical procedures, and administer medications. Also known as a licensed veterinary technician or LVT. Responsibilities: • Triaging patients and taking their vitals, and acquiring patient history and other information from clients. • Assisting with diagnostic procedures. • Discussing treatment plans and estimates, and payment options with clients. • Acquiring cephalic, saphenous, and jugular blood samples. • Inserting IV catheters, and monitoring anesthesia, ventilators, and fluid therapy. • Operating autoclaves and Anprolene sterilizers. • Processing specimens in the in-house laboratory and submitting specimens to outside laboratories. Requirements: • Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an accredited school. • 2+ years of work experience as a veterinary technician. • Proficient computer skills. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. • Strong affinity for animals. • Outstanding people skills. • Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment. • Undeterred by being scratched and bitten by patients. • Team player.

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