Compassionate Licensed Vet Tech | Growth & CE Focus

Pet Vet Family Pet Care Center; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Education and career growth

Supportive Kalamazoo community team

Fun, compassionate team

Job summary

Pet Vet Family Pet Care Center in Kalamazoo, MI, seeks a friendly Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join a close-knit, community-focused team. You will support veterinarians, handle anesthesia, radiographs, and diagnostic work while educating clients and maintaining medical records.

The ideal candidate has an accredited Vet Tech program, VTNE, and Michigan LVT license, with passion for animal care and strong teamwork. Competitive pay and benefits offered in a supportive Kalamazoo setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Veterinary Technician program (Associate Degree).
• Successful VTNE and current Michigan LVT license.
• Genuine passion for patient care and client education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with a team-first attitude.
• Prior experience in the veterinary field.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and obtain medical histories.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures.
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia.
• Perform dental cleanings, radiographs, and oral charting.
• Collect and process laboratory samples (blood, urine, cytology).
• Place IV catheters and administer medications, fluids, and treatments.
• Take and develop diagnostic radiographs.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and provide nursing care.
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, nutrition, and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records.
• Ensure proper sterilization of instruments and maintain a clean clinical environment.
• Assist with inventory management and stocking of medical supplies.

Skills

Client education

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Prior veterinary experience

Education

Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology

VTNE certification

Michigan LVT license

Job description

Pet Vet Family Pet Care Center in Kalamazoo, MI, seeks a friendly Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join a close-knit, community-focused team. You will support veterinarians, handle anesthesia, radiographs, and diagnostic work while educating clients and maintaining medical records.

The ideal candidate has an accredited Vet Tech program, VTNE, and Michigan LVT license, with passion for animal care and strong teamwork. Competitive pay and benefits offered in a supportive Kalamazoo setting.