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Friends for Life Veterinary Care
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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What they do
A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.
$43,409 / year median in Pennsylvania
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Certified veterinary technician required Minimum of 2 years of in clinic experience required Assisting veterinarian with small animal medical and surgical cases on dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, and rodents Excellent client communication skills Ability to work as a team Knowledge and skills of veterinary medical procedures including but not limited to proper low stress handling of patients, administration of medications (IV, IM, SQ, oral), IV catheter placement, surgical patient prep, knowledge of veterinary pharmaceuticals, outpatient appointments and client communication Ability to be pleasant to clients and co-workers