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Veterinary Technologist resume skills and keywords

In 151 Veterinary Technologist job postings from 36 employers analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills are Compassion (72 %), Patient care (64 %), Communication (46 %), RVT (26 %) and Attention to detail (26 %). Of the top 40 skills, 25 are hard skills, tools or certifications and 15 are soft skills.

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Top 40 skills in Veterinary Technologist job postings

Skills requested in 151 Veterinary Technologist job postings, by share of postings
SkillShare of postingsType
Compassion72 %Soft skill
Patient care64 %Hard skill
Communication46 %Soft skill
RVT26 %Certification
Attention to detail26 %Soft skill
Mentoring23 %Soft skill
Client Communication23 %Soft skill
Compassionate Care23 %Hard skill
Animal Care21 %Hard skill
Leadership21 %Soft skill
Collaboration20 %Soft skill
Flexibility19 %Soft skill
Anesthesia Monitoring19 %Hard skill
Triage19 %Hard skill
Client Education17 %Hard skill
Customer service15 %Soft skill
Teamwork14 %Soft skill
Venipuncture14 %Hard skill
Certified AI Trainer14 %Certification
Board certified13 %Certification
OSHA12 %Certification
Empathy10 %Soft skill
Critical Care10 %Hard skill
Net Promoter Score10 %Hard skill
Interpersonal skills9 %Soft skill
CPR9 %Certification
Vaccine9 %Hard skill
Diagnostic Equipment8 %Hard skill
Diagnostic Imaging8 %Hard skill
Patient assessment7 %Hard skill
Stocking7 %Hard skill
Disinfection7 %Hard skill
Telehealth7 %Hard skill
Professionalism6 %Soft skill
Problem Solving6 %Soft skill
Workday6 %Tool
Emergency care6 %Hard skill
Medication administration6 %Hard skill
Community Outreach5 %Hard skill
Critical thinking5 %Soft skill

Hard skills vs soft skills vs tools and certifications

Hard skills (19)

Soft skills (15)

Tools and software (1)

Certifications and licenses (5)

Keyword phrases recruiters use

Multi-word phrases that recur across these veterinary technologist postings, with the share of postings that use each one.

catheter placement 29 %exceptional care 25 %treatment areas 25 %exam rooms 25 %animal hospital 24 %pet parents 24 %restrain animals 23 %accurate medical 23 %nursing care 22 %dental procedures 22 %urgent care 20 %pet care 19 %pet discount 19 %handle animals 19 %uniform allowance 18 %

How to use this on your resume

Treat the table as a checklist, not a script. Put the skills you genuinely have in your skills section, using the same wording as the posting, and back the top ones with a bullet that shows the result.

Each job posting differs from the average, so compare your resume with the actual ad: paste it into the resume keyword scanner to see which terms you already have and which are missing. The ATS keywords guide explains where to place them so applicant tracking systems read them.

Skip any skill you cannot talk about in an interview; a keyword that falls apart under one question costs more than it gains. For a full layout with these skills in context, see the Veterinary Technologist resume example. Then prepare for the Veterinary Technologist interview questions that test them.

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Veterinary Technologist resume skills: FAQ

Which skills matter most for a Veterinary Technologist resume?

In 151 Veterinary Technologist job postings analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills were Compassion (72 %), Patient care (64 %), Communication (46 %), RVT (26 %) and Attention to detail (26 %). Lead your skills section with the ones you can back up, and show them in your experience bullets too.

Should I list soft skills on a Veterinary Technologist resume?

Yes, but prove them rather than list them. 15 of the top 40 skills in these postings are soft skills, led by Compassion (72 % of postings). Show them through results in your bullets, for example a project you coordinated or a process you explained.

Which tools and certifications do Veterinary Technologist postings ask for?

The tools and certifications named most often were RVT (26 %), Certified AI Trainer (14 %), Board certified (13 %), OSHA (12 %), CPR (9 %) and Workday (6 %). List the ones you have exactly as the posting writes them.

Where does this data come from?

From 151 public Veterinary Technologist job postings at 36 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from Greenhouse (130), Lever (13) and Ashby (8). A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 151. The data is updated quarterly and can be downloaded as a CSV.

Method and data

Source: 151 public job postings for veterinary technologist roles (titles such as Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician, Licensed Veterinary Technician and Registered Veterinary Technician) at 36 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from employer applicant tracking system job boards: Greenhouse 130, Lever 13 and Ashby 8. Employers in the sample include Lakefield Veterinary Group, GoodVets, Veterinary Practice Partners, EVG Specialty Network, VetEvolve and Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 151. Updated quarterly. Download the data: veterinary-technologist-resume-skills.csv (CC BY 4.0). Browse skills for other roles.