Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Alexandria Veterinary Clinic; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

CE allowance

Job summary

Alexandria Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our general practice and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

You will balance exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support while upholding high standards of patient care across all hospital areas.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary technician experience required.
• Active and good-standing CVT in Minnesota.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, monitoring, anesthesia, dental procedures, radiography, venipuncture, and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assisting in surgery.
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography.
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Monitoring

Anesthetic induction

Dental prophylaxis

Radiography

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Client education

Education

Minnesota CVT certification

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Job description

Alexandria Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experiencedCertified Veterinary Technician (CVT)to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment - balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.

In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $18 - $20 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full or part-time position, with availability needed Monday-Friday and every other Saturday.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: $2,000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of Minnesota.
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+ years of veterinary technician experience required
• Active and good-standing Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of Minnesota
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  • Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Radiology positioning and safety protocols
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
  • Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
  • Client education and communication
  • Effective teamwork and professional communication skills

Alexandria Veterinary Clinic is a well-established, full-service hospital known for progressive medicine, compassionate care, and strong community relationships. Our experienced and tenured team has built a supportive culture with exceptionally low turnover, where collaboration and respect are at the center of everything we do. With 5 DVMs and an experienced staff we strive to provide exceptional care.

If you’re looking for a clinic where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your team genuinely enjoys working together, we’d love to meet you!

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Pay Range

$18 - $20 USD

Alexandria Veterinary Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.