What qualities would be expected?

I would look for someone who is excellent in dealing with people. You would be working with doctors, other techs, and educating the clients. A bright face with a willing spirit are so important. I would probably check out the person's car if I could!! I would look for a neat one that is clean and without a bunch of junk inside. I would want someone who was honest and dependable. No matter how good a person is at skills like blood draws, it doesn't matter if they are always calling out.

Our boss would rather hire smart, outgoing people and train them, then to hire someone who is arrogant from another hospital. They tend to think they already know everything and can be difficult to work with, because "we did it another way where I was before."

So off the top of my head:

People with some college tend to do better.

Outgoing, friendly

Neat

Dependable

Good work ethic

Non smokers actually out perform the smokers (sorry smokers)

Honest (I would check backgrounds )

Someone who loves people and animals

Quite often those with large animal experience seem to be better --they aren't so afraid of the pets!

Experience with excellent references is always good --not just experience.

vet tech

Formal training and education are always a plus, but give me someone who's BTDT anyday. Seeing pictures in a book and words on a page are great, but experience is what I lean toward. Nothing teaches better than "hands on"