Hard Skills

• Animal patient restraint
• Venipuncture and blood collection
• Intravenous catheter placement
• Medication administration (oral, IV, IM, SQ)
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical assisting
• Radiology and imaging
• Dental prophylaxis and polishing
• Urinalysis and fecal analysis
• Laboratory sample processing
• Wound care and bandaging
• Emergency and critical care support
• Animal triage
• Vaccination administration
• Euthanasia support

Soft Skills

• Client communication
• Compassionate care
• Team collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Stress management
• Problem-solving
• Multitasking in fast-paced environments
• Client education
• Professionalism
• Adaptability

Technical Proficiencies

• Veterinary practice management software
• Electronic medical records (EMR)
• Cornerstone
• AVImark
• Impromed
• Idexx VetLab analyzers
• Abaxis / Zoetis in-house lab systems
• Digital radiography systems
• Anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment
• Dental radiography
• Sterilization and autoclave operation

Industry Certifications & Knowledge

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
• Fear Free Certified
• CPR and basic life support (BLS) for animals
• AAHA standards and protocols
• OSHA safety compliance
• Controlled drug handling and documentation
• Veterinary pharmacology
• Animal behavior and handling

Action Verbs

• Assisted
• Monitored
• Administered
• Performed
• Prepared
• Educated
• Coordinated
• Documented
• Collaborated
• Implemented
• Prioritized
• Maintained