Certified Vet Tech: Surgery, Anesthesia & Client Care

Lakeview Animal Clinic; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401k, Roth 401k)

Bonus incentive

Career and professional development

State licensing fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Lakeview Animal Clinic, a well-established veterinary practice, is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, lab work and client education. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and accurate documentation.

The successful candidate will handle blood draws, sample processing, radiographs, and medication administration while maintaining high standards of safety and client communication.

Qualifications

• State license to work as a certified/licensed veterinary technician.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; assist for heavier loads.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Restock exam rooms with supplies; keep clinical areas clean and organized.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in client interactions; show compassion for patients.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Client care

Education

State licensed veterinary technician

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lakeview Animal Clinic, a well-established veterinary practice, is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, lab work and client education. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and accurate documentation.

The successful candidate will handle blood draws, sample processing, radiographs, and medication administration while maintaining high standards of safety and client communication.