Veterinary Technician Jobs in Forestdale, RI

A Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in the veterinary industry, providing essential support to veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals with various health issues. They are responsible for performing a variety of procedures, such as drawing blood, administering medication, preparing animals and equipment for surgery, and assisting during surgical procedures. Veterinary Technicians also conduct laboratory tests and interpret the results, monitor anesthesia and recovery, and educate pet owners on pet care and health issues. They work in a range of settings, including veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, and zoos.

Before becoming a Veterinary Technician, a person may work as a veterinary assistant, animal caretaker, or kennel attendant. To qualify as a Veterinary Technician, one must possess an associate's degree in veterinary technology from an accredited institution. Some regions require Veterinary Technicians to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) to become licensed or certified. Additionally, they should have strong technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and a genuine love for animals. They should also be capable of handling stressful situations and making quick decisions in emergency situations.

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Veterinary Technician - Overnight ER

  • Mass-RI Veterinary ER
  • Cranston, RI (18 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Cranston, RI (18 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 19 days ago

Description: Calling all ER Overnight Veterinary Technicians!!...

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Medical Laboratory Technician Processor 1st Shift

  • IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
  • Grafton, MA (17 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Grafton, MA (17 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 2 hours ago

Medical Laboratory Sample Processor Early Morning Shift North Grafton, MA Full Time, Benefitted Position We receive thousands of clinical samples every day from Veterinary Clinics, and we run...

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Operations Technician II

  • rEVO Biologics, Inc.
  • Charlton, MA (19 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlton, MA (19 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 1 day ago

SPECIFIC POSITION DUTIES (RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS) Daily animal care activities to include: feeding, animal observations/identification of clinical concerns, and nail trimming Husbandry...

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Veterinary Technician/Assistant

  • Vetcor
  • Sturbridge, MA (23 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sturbridge, MA (23 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Who we are Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!...

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Veterinary Technician - Ferguson Animal Hospital

  • PetVet Care Centers
  • North Providence, RI (14 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Providence, RI (14 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred....

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Veterinary Technician II Anesthesia

  • Tufts University
  • Grafton, MA (17 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Grafton, MA (17 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Routinely perform technical duties such as IV catheter placement, intubation, medical calculations, pain assessments and drug administration....

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Veterinary Technician II - Division of A

  • Tufts University
  • North Grafton, MA (19 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Grafton, MA (19 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 2 days ago

To do this, DAR develops and implements a high-quality program of animal care and use to enable the teaching and research activities of the school....

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Veterinary Technician

  • Brown University
  • Providence, RI (17 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI (17 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Summary The Veterinary Technician (VT) assists the Veterinary Services team in the daily care and management of USDA-covered research animals....

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Operations Technician - Animal Facility

  • LFB USA, Inc.
  • Charlton, MA (19 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlton, MA (19 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 4 days ago

SPECIFIC POSITION DUTIES (RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS): ~Daily animal care activities to include: feeding, animal observations/identification of clinical concerns, and nail trimming...

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Surgical Veterinary Technician

  • Animal Wellness Center
  • Franklin, MA (17 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Franklin, MA (17 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 5 days ago

Position Overview As a Surgical Vet Tech / Veterinary Technician, you will play a critical role in surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative recovery....

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Anesthesia Technician

  • Ocean State Veterinary Specialists LTD
  • East Greenwich, RI (23 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • East Greenwich, RI (23 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 6 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to serve as an anesthetist in our surgery and imaging departments....

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Animal Care Specialist

  • Petco
  • Mansfield Center, CT (24 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mansfield Center, CT (24 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 6 days ago

Key Responsibilities Animal Care & Maintenance Verify all animal care and maintenance tasks are completed according to established schedules....

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Lab Animal Care Technician

  • Tufts University
  • North Grafton, MA (19 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 12 days ago
  • North Grafton, MA (19 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 12 days ago

What You'll Do The Laboratory Animal Care Technician is a vital member of the integrated team responsible for the care of animals in the DAR....

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Veterinary Technician I - Small Animal I

  • Tufts University
  • North Grafton, MA (19 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 13 days ago
  • North Grafton, MA (19 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 13 days ago

What You'll Do Under the direct guidance of a senior veterinary technician or veterinarian the Inpatient Medicine Veterinary Technician I is responsible for providing high quality nursing care and performing...

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Veterinary Technician I - Treatment

  • Tufts University
  • North Grafton, MA (19 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 13 days ago
  • North Grafton, MA (19 miles from Forestdale, RI)
  • 13 days ago

Overview The Large Animal Hospital provides high quality medical/ surgical care to inpatient, outpatient, and critical emergency large animal cases. The Veterinary Assistants of the large animal...

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Veterinary Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Practice
Vets and human health professionals both have a responsibility to address the challenge of antimicrobial stewardship. Veterinary nurses, surgeons and pharmacists need the skills to prescribe...
Virtual Work Experience and Exploring the Veterinary Profession
The COVID-19 pandemic means that many potential vet students cannot undertake animal handling work experience. On this course, youll get insight into the reality of life as a vet so that you can...
Essentials of Veterinary Physiotherapy
This course aims to provide an overview of the benefits of veterinary physical therapy for animals' health and well-being. First, it introduces the fundamentals of veterinary physiotherapy and its...

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Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in Forestdale, RI

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinary Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in Forestdale, RI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.8%
Associate's Degree
27.6%
High School or GED
19.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Technicians in Forestdale, RI
Less than 1 year
50.3%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
10.4%
4-6 years
1.6%


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