Experienced Veterinary Technician: Surgery, Anesthesia & Dental

Eighth Street Veterinary; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

CE allowance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Eighth Street Veterinary in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to support surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures with autonomy and a collaborative team. From induction through recovery, you will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care alongside a veterinary team that values skilled technicians.

The position offers full-time hours with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, plus opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• 5+ years veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in Michigan.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care and monitoring.
• Proficiency in anesthetic induction, monitoring and recovery.
• Surgical assistance and aseptic technique.
• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography.
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations.
• Client education and communication.
• Effective teamwork and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating surgical and dental procedure schedules.
• Calculating and preparing anesthetic medications and dosages.
• Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia patients.
• Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography.
• Monitoring patient recovery and ongoing procedural care.
• Guiding clients through patient admission and discharge.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dental prophylaxis & radiography

Client education & communication

Teamwork & professionalism

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Michigan)

Job description

Eighth Street Veterinary in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to support surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures with autonomy and a collaborative team. From induction through recovery, you will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care alongside a veterinary team that values skilled technicians.

The position offers full-time hours with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, plus opportunities for professional growth within a