Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician duties and responsibilities
A Veterinary Technician takes care of animals that come into the facility and maintains the facility itself. A Veterinary Technician may have the following responsibilities:

• Providing general nursing care, taking vitals including weight, temperature, heart rate & respiratory rate
• Examining animals and checking vitals in preparation for the Veterinarian
• Taking X-rays of animals
• Placing IV catheters
• Administering first aid for emergencies
• Administering medication and treatments
• Drawing blood samples for testing & running Idexx blood & urine machines
• Monitoring animals under anesthesia
• Other task as assigned