Free veterinary technician job description template
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Veterinary Technician job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Veterinary Technician
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Veterinary Technician who assists veterinarians with exams, tests, treatments and animal care in a clinic. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Restrain animals during exams and procedures
- Collect samples and run laboratory tests
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Assist with surgery and anesthesia monitoring
- Take x-rays and other diagnostic images
- Update medical records and client information
- Educate owners on animal care
What you need
- Associate's degree in veterinary technology [usually for technicians]
- State credential or exam [as your state requires]
- Comfort handling animals
- Compassion with pets and owners
Nice to have
- Credentialed vet tech
- Experience with [small animal or large animal] care
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Harbor Animal Clinic, a three-doctor small animal clinic.
Harbor Animal Clinic is hiring a Veterinary Technician (four 10-hour days, with a rotating Saturday). You'll prep patients, run lab tests, monitor anesthesia and teach owners aftercare. A state credential is preferred; we provide training on our records system.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a veterinary technician does
A veterinary technician assists veterinarians with exams, tests, treatments and animal care in a clinic. Typical duties include:
- Restrain animals during exams and procedures
- Collect samples and run laboratory tests
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Assist with surgery and anesthesia monitoring
- Take x-rays and other diagnostic images
- Update medical records and client information
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says technicians usually need an associate's degree, and a credentialing exam is required by state. Check your state veterinary board for the title and duties a technician may use.
Training: Associate's degree and a state credentialing exam.
How much does a veterinary technician make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Can I call someone a vet tech without a credential?
Titles and what a technician may do are set by state rules, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' note on state credentialing. Check your state veterinary board for the exact title you can use.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.