Certified Veterinary Technician

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

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital as a Credentialed Veterinary Technician where you’ll use strong technical skills with exciting opportunities in surgery and patient care. Benefit from a supportive environment that encourages continuing education and offers competitive compensation. Enjoy a range of benefits including PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Benefits

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term care coverage

Critical Illness insurance

Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in veterinary practices.
• Experience in surgery & anesthesia is a plus.
• Commitment to positive hospital culture and exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performing tasks such as placing IV catheters and administering anesthesia.
• Maintaining patient care and assisting in surgery.
• Ensuring a positive and respectful hospital culture.

Skills

Placing IV catheters

Venipuncture

Administering anesthesia

Patient preparation

Surgical nursing

Dental prophylactics

Radiographs

Outstanding client service

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

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, whose patients are mainly dogs and cats with a few exotic furry and some scaley patients. Our hospital has been a pillar of veterinary medicine in the Inver Grove Heights area for _ years. We built our reputation for excellence through a commitment to exceptional client care delivered by a dedicated and passionate staff! You can expect a supportive environment that will encourage you to be the best technician you can be. We place a high value on continuing education and on-going training. Be ready for opportunities to learn & grow!

Our location is fully equipped with multiple dental tables and surgical suites. We are also equipped with a registered AKC semen storage unit and perform reproduction services. Hope you love puppies! Besides top of the line technology, we have a fitness room on-site that is open for all employees.

About You:

• Credentialed veterinary technician with strong technical skills (to include placing IV catheters, venipuncture, administering premedication, anesthesia induction & monitoring, patient preparation, surgical nursing, and perioperative nursing care, dental prophylactics, radiographs, etc.)??
• You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people that share that same value.?
• Surgery & anesthesia experience is a HUGE plus!
• You are committed to outstanding client service, exceptional patient care and really want to make a difference!??

Anticipated Schedule:

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

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation - $22-26/hour (commensurate with experience)

Benefits:

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

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

*Eligible for performance-based bonus

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