Certified Veterinary Technician

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join their team. The role involves strong technical skills in veterinary care, including anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing. The hospital offers a supportive environment with opportunities for continuing education and a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance

Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician with strong technical skills.
• Experience in surgery and anesthesia is a plus.
• Committed to outstanding client service and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Placing IV catheters and administering anesthesia.
• Providing surgical and perioperative nursing care.
• Maintaining a positive hospital culture.

Skills

Placing IV catheters

Venipuncture

Anesthesia induction & monitoring

Surgical nursing care

Dental prophylaxis

Radiographs

Job description

Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, is welcoming a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to our team.

About Us:

Inver Grove Heights is an AAHA-accredited hospital, primarily serving dogs and cats, with some exotic furry and scaly patients. Our hospital has been a pillar of veterinary medicine in the Inver Grove Heights area for _ years. We are known for our commitment to exceptional client care, delivered by a dedicated and passionate staff. We offer a supportive environment that encourages you to be the best technician you can be. We highly value continuing education and ongoing training. Be ready for opportunities to learn and grow!

Our facility is fully equipped with multiple dental tables and surgical suites, a registered AKC semen storage unit, and reproductive services. If you love puppies, you'll fit right in! Additionally, we have a fitness room available for all employees.

About You:

• Credentialed veterinary technician with strong technical skills, including placing IV catheters, venipuncture, administering premedication, anesthesia induction & monitoring, patient preparation, surgical and perioperative nursing care, dental prophylaxis, radiographs, etc.
• You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, and uplifting hospital culture and genuinely enjoy working with like-minded people.
• Surgery and anesthesia experience is a huge plus!
• You are committed to outstanding client service, exceptional patient care, and making a difference!

Schedule:

• Four 10-hour shifts
• Some weekend hours required
• Urgent Care hours with shift pay differential available

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly rate: $22-26 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits:

• PTO
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• Employer Paid STD and LTD
• Performance-based bonus eligibility

Please contact Christine Erickson, Talent Acquisition Partner, at [e-mail] with any questions or to submit your resume.