Job Description

Veterinary technicians assist veterinarians in the clinic. General duties may include the following:

• Observing animals’ behavior and condition
• Helping with physical exams of patients
• Restraining animals during exams or procedures
• Assisting with surgeries, running lab tests, taking and processing x-rays, performing dental cleanings, updating patient records, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and filling prescriptions.
• More specific duties based on the type of patients (small animal, large animal, or exotics) or the tech’s individual specialty area.
• Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments prescribed by the veterinarianVeterinary technicians assist veterinarians in the clinic. General duties may include the following:
  • Observing animals’ behavior and condition
  • Helping with physical exams of patients
  • Restraining animals during exams or procedures
  • Assisting with surgeries, running lab tests, taking and processing x-rays, performing dental cleanings, updating patient records, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and filling prescriptions.
  • Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments prescribed by the veterinarian