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A Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) is an individual that
has passed a state board examination after obtaining a 4 year college
degree in conjunction with large amounts of clinical experience
or who has completed an accredited two or four year program in veterinary
technology.
An RVT plays an important role on the veterinary team by assisting
veterinarians in the care and health of animals. Job responsibilities
range from technical duties such as nursing care, collection and
processing of lab samples, induction and monitoring anesthesia,
and radiography, to managerial duties such as ordering and inventory,
personnel management, record keeping and client education.
RVT's work at small animal hospitals, equine hospitals, specialty
practices, zoos, biomedical research facilities, business and industry,and
other venues. In California, RVT's are certified and held accountable
under the Veterinary Medical Board and the Registered Veterinary
Technician Committee.
More information on both agencies as well as the RVT process can
be found at the following website or by writing the board at the
address below:
www.vmb.ca.gov
1420 Howe Avenue, Suite 6
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 263-2310, FAX (916) 263-2621
Through this site you can also check to make sure the license of
an RVT is current and clear of any misconduct:
www2.dca.ca.gov
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For more of an idea of what an RVT does at a veterinary hospital
we have compiled a partial list below of common job duties:
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- Physical examination and Patient history
- Client communication and education
- Caring for the hospitalized patient
- Administration of medications and vaccines
- Clinical laboratory procedures
- Dental prophylaxis
- Radiology
- Anesthesiology
- Surgical Assisting
- Office/Hospital management
- Prepare, administer or dispense medications, drugs and vaccines
- Obtain Perform TPR, weight, vomition, urination, defecation,appetite
data
- Run EKG
- Recognize and report emergency conditions
- Make initial general exam
- Calculate proper rates and administer IV fluids
- Perform Cystocentesis
- Identify breeds
- Perform First aid for emergencies
- Perform hydrotherapy, physical and inhalation therapy
- Remove and apply bandages
- Place jugular catheters
- Perform needle biopsies
- Calculate IV fluid rates and administration
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