Credentialed Veterinary Technician - CVT - LVT - Animal Care Center

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call stipend

Time-and-a-half pay after on-call

No regular evenings or weekends

One-hour lunch break

Job summary

Lakefield Veterinary Group in Baxter, MN seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician to join a collaborative 3-doctor team. The role emphasizes anesthesia, surgery support, and patient care in a balanced schedule.

The hospital offers a supportive environment with opportunities to grow practical skills while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, including limited after-hours on-call with stipends.

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) in good standing.
• Experience assisting in anesthesia and surgery.
• Ability to work four or five days per week is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Induce anesthesia and intubate patients.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures and post-op recovery.
• Support the veterinary team and manage technician appointments.

Skills

CVT certification

Anesthesia experience

Surgical assistance

Teamwork

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician in Baxter, MN

Voted Best in the Area for Veterinary Clinics and Grooming Facilities, Animal Care Center is seeking a full-time or part-time Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our collaborative 3-doctor team in Minnesota's beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area.

If you're looking for a hospital where technicians are trusted, respected, and utilized to their full potential, you'll feel right at home here. We maintain an exceptional 2:1 technician-to-doctor ratio, allowing our team to focus on delivering outstanding patient care while practicing advanced technical skills. Our technicians play an integral role in anesthesia and surgery, including inducing anesthesia, intubating patients, monitoring procedures, and managing dedicated technician appointments.

We believe work-life balance is just as important as quality medicine. Our hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, no regular evenings, weekends or holiday shifts. Full-time technicians are scheduled either four days or five days each week and enjoy a full one-hour lunch break every shift.

For those interested in additional earning opportunities, technicians may participate in our after-hours emergency on-call program from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM on weekends. Team members receive an on-call stipend plus a minimum of two hours of time-and-a-half pay whenever called into the hospital.

At Animal Care Center, you'll be part of a professional, supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional medical, surgical, and dental care while helping technicians grow their skills and build rewarding long-term careers.

Pay Range

$18-$23 per hour based on experience

For more information about our hospital, please visit AnimalCareCenterBaxter.com

About Lakefield Veterinary Group

We believe exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people.

We partner with hospitals across the country to preserve what makes each practice special - its people, culture, and connection to community - while providing the operational support and resources that allow teams to thrive.

As we grow, we are committed to creating an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding care.

Our Values

• Respect
• Learning
• Do the Right Thing
• Wow Service
• Fun

If these resonate with you, you’ll fit right in.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lakefield Veterinary Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and applicants.

Compensation Range

$18—$23 USD