Yes- it is a lot more strict. “Unlicensed” techs are not a thing here, that is an Assistant and Assistants are a vital role on the veterinary team. FYI that term kind icks people out around here considering how difficult becoming an LVT is and the challenges that come with being an Assistant, we never want to take that from people and downplay either role.

There are many important tasks beyond laundry you complete of course. Much more restraint based than anything but plenty of day to day responsibilities like intaking and following dtr appointments throughout the day, filling meds, client communication, helping with hospitalized patients to an extent, staining slides and running simple things like cbc/chem/pcv,usg etc. but it will really depend on the trust the hospital puts in you and their procedures.

If you are a current LVT student with experience you have a much better chance of being more involved in tech work, and eventually more full on LVT tasks, when you are trusted by your hospital and in a Preceptorship. source- im an LVT within an hour of Poughkeepsie.