Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance and disability

EAP

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Alexandria Veterinary Clinic in Minnesota is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our team. You will support outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry, while balancing exam room care with client communication.

You will perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery, assist in surgery and dental procedures, and review plans with clients to ensure understanding and compassion.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assist in surgery and dental procedures.
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients clearly.
• Build strong client relationships through education and communication.
• Contribute to high standard of care throughout patient visits.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Anesthetic monitoring

Dental prophylaxis

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Radiology safety

Medication administration

Lab testing

Client education

Team communication

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) in Minnesota

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Alexandria Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Certified 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, withavailability 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

Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

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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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$18 - $20 USD

Western Veterinary Partners 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. Western Veterinary Partners is 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 [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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