Veterinary Nurse/Technician Job Description

The Veterinary Nurse/Technician is a bilingual, non-credentialed professional with 2 years’ experience or a credentialed medical professional who provides advanced nursing care and technical support to veterinarians in a fast-paced veterinary hospital environment. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care; supporting efficient medical workflows; and serving as a clinical resource for the healthcare team. Veterinary technicians/nurses practice in accordance with their education and training and play a key role in patient advocacy, medical quality, and client education.

Core Responsibilities

Patient Care & Nursing Practice

·         Provide comprehensive nursing care across all phases of the patient experience, including intake, diagnostics, treatment, procedures, anesthesia, and recovery

·         Perform detailed patient assessments, monitor vital signs and clinical status, and document findings accurately in the medical record

·         Calculate, prepare, administer, and monitor medications, fluids, blood products, and treatments as directed by a veterinarian and permitted by law

·         Assist with diagnostic procedures, including laboratory testing, imaging preparation, and sample collection

·         Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery, identifying and responding to changes in patient condition

·         Advocate for patient safety, comfort, pain management, and evidence-based medical care

Team-Based Care & Workflow Efficiency

·         Work collaboratively with veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and client service team to ensure smooth patient flow and efficient care delivery

·         Partner with veterinary assistants to support efficient, team-based care by ensuring responsibilities align with each role’s intended scope and skill set.

·         Support the development of the healthcare team through collaborative learning, knowledge-sharing, and clinical guidance.

·         Identify opportunities to improve workflows, communication, and patient care

Client Communication & Education

·         Provide clear, compassionate education to clients regarding diagnostics, treatments, medications, and ongoing care

·         Reinforce medical recommendations and ensure client understanding

·         Support client understanding of recommended treatments by answering appropriate questions and providing calm, compassionate communication during difficult situations.

Professional Practice & Compliance

·         Practice in accordance with applicable state or provincial veterinary practice acts and hospital policies

·         Maintain active licensure, certification, or registration and required continuing education for credentialed technicians

·         Comply with all hospital protocols, including but not limited to safety practices, infection control standards, and controlled substance procedures.

·         Demonstrate ethical conduct, accountability, and professionalism

Hospital Operations & Collaboration

·         Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment

·         Properly use, clean, and maintain medical equipment and supplies

·         Collaborate effectively with the entire healthcare team to support patient care and hospital operations

Qualifications

·         Credentialed technician; graduation from an accredited veterinary technology or veterinary nursing program preferred

·         Credentialed, licensed, or registered as required by state or provincial regulation

·         Non-credentialed with 2 years’ experience

·         Strong clinical, technical, communication, and organizational skills

·         Bilingual preferred

·         Experience in emergency, specialty, or high-acuity practice

·         Interest in leadership, training, or advanced clinical development

Physical & Work Requirements

·         Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift patients for extended periods

·         Manual dexterity to perform clinical procedures

·         Ability to work varied schedules and weekends