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.
• Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments prescribed by the veterinarian