Veterinary Technician - Credentialed

Applies medical nursing knowledge attained through hands-on experience and/or formal education to assist veterinarians in a clinical setting, providing support for a variety of animal health care needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for examination of animals, and holds or restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation.
• Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animals, under minimal supervision.
• Prepares patient, medications, and equipment for surgery, and hands instruments and materials to veterinarian during surgical procedures.
• Performs routine laboratory tests.
• May assist veterinarian with emergent or specialized patient care.

Requirements

• State-recognized veterinary technician credential (CVT, LVT, or RVT) with credential in good standing required.

Pay

The base hourly range for this position is $20–$27. Pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k with employer match.
• Paid time off (including sick time).