Conducts examinations and diagnostic procedures.
Assists during operations.
Feeds and cares for animals.
Maintains supplies and equipment.
Maintains records.
Determines animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews.
Completes laboratory tests and studies and diagnostic imaging.
Takes vital signs and collects samples.
Administers medications, drugs, and vaccines.
Bandages and wraps wounds.
Performs hydrotherapy and physical and inhalation therapies.
Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments.
Explains animal status to owners.
Prepares surgery table instruments.
Completes local/regional anesthesia.
Places catheters and obtains blood gases as needed.
Maintains sterile conditions.
Obtains and verifies medications.
Cleans animal cages and equipment.
Maintains safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing operating areas, verifying shelf life of medications, and complying with legal regulations.
Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Veterinarian Technician Qualifications / Skills:
Knowledge of animal behavior
Animal husbandry
Love of animals
Documentation skills
Analyzing information
Clinical skills
Use of medical technologies
Attention to detail