eterinary Nurse/Technician Job Description
Job Summary
The Veterinary Nurse/Technician is 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, training, and credential, and play a key role in patient advocacy, medical quality, and client education.
Core Responsibilities
Patient Care & Nursing Practice
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Provide comprehensive nursing care across all phases of the patient experience, including intake, diagnostics, treatment, procedures, anesthesia, and recovery
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Perform detailed patient assessments, monitor vital signs and clinical status, and document findings accurately in the medical record
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Calculate, prepare, administer, and monitor medications, fluids, blood products, and treatments as directed by a veterinarian and permitted by law
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Assist with diagnostic procedures, including laboratory testing, imaging preparation, and sample collection
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Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery, identifying and responding to changes in patient condition
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Advocate for patient safety, comfort, pain management, and evidence-based medical care
Team-Based Care & Workflow Efficiency
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Work collaboratively with veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and client service team to ensure smooth patient flow and efficient care delivery
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Partner with veterinary assistants to support efficient, team-based care by ensuring responsibilities align with each role’s intended scope and skill set.
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Support the development of the healthcare team through collaborative learning, knowledge-sharing, and clinical guidance.
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Identify opportunities to improve workflows, communication, and patient care
Client Communication & Education
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Provide clear, compassionate education to clients regarding diagnostics, treatments, medications, and ongoing care
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Reinforce medical recommendations and ensure client understanding
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Support client understanding of recommended treatments by answering appropriate questions and providing calm, compassionate communication during difficult situations.
Professional Practice & Compliance
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Practice in accordance with applicable state or provincial veterinary practice acts and hospital policies
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Maintain active licensure, certification, or registration and required continuing education
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Comply with all hospital protocols, including but not limited to safety practices, infection control standards, and controlled substance procedures.
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Demonstrate ethical conduct, accountability, and professionalism
Hospital Operations & Collaboration
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Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment
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Properly use, clean, and maintain medical equipment and supplies
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Collaborate effectively with the entire healthcare team to support patient care and hospital operations
Qualifications
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Graduation from an accredited veterinary technology or veterinary nursing program preferred
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Credentialed, licensed, or registered as required by state or provincial regulation
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Strong clinical, technical, communication, and organizational skills
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Experience in emergency, specialty, or high-acuity practice
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Interest in leadership, training, or advanced clinical development
Physical & Work Requirements
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Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift patients for extended periods
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Manual dexterity to perform clinical procedures
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Ability to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays
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