Licensed Vet Tech: Surgery, Dentistry & Client Care

Paws & Claws Animal Hospital; Lambertville (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Paws & Claws Animal Hospital in Lambertville, MI seeks an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team and support outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We value a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice, balancing exam room care with hands-on procedural support and compassionate client communication. This role emphasizes both outpatient and surgical workflows and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Active Michigan LVT license in good standing.
• Proficient in patient assessment, anesthesia, dental procedures, and radiography.
• Strong client communication and teamwork.

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.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital.
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Anesthetic induction

Surgical assistance

Dental prophylaxis

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

IV catheter

Radiology safety

Medication calculations

Labs & diagnostics

Medical records

Client education

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Michigan)

Tools

Radiography equipment

Anesthesia machine

Job description

Paws & Claws Animal Hospital in Lambertville, MI seeks an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team and support outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We value a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice, balancing exam room care with hands-on procedural support and compassionate client communication. This role emphasizes both outpatient and surgical workflows and a collaborative team environment.