Licensed Veterinary Technician

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners; Burton (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Shift Differential

Job summary

Animal Emergency Hospital in Burton, MI is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our fast-paced emergency team. This role offers a sign-on bonus and competitive starting pay based on experience, with an additional shift differential for evening or night coverage.

Responsibilities include placing IV catheters, monitoring anesthesia, drawing blood, performing diagnostics, and managing critically ill patients.

Qualifications

• Active MI veterinary license.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an LVT or 5 years as a veterinary assistant if newly licensed.

Responsibilities

• Placement of IV catheters
• Monitoring anesthesia and patient vitals on critically ill patients
• Drawing blood and running diagnostics
• Critical thinking in fast-paced emergency situations
• Administering and monitoring blood transfusions
• Managing feeding tubes and critically ill patients
• Performing accurate medical math and medication calculations

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Patient care

Communication

Job description

Now Hiring: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Animal Emergency Hospital in Burton, MI

Sign-On Bonus $5000

Starting Pay: $26 and up based on experience

Shift Differential Offered: up to an extra $5 per hour!

AAHA Accredited

Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-impact medicine? Do you love using your skills to truly make a difference when pets and families need it most? Animal Emergency Hospital is looking for a confident, skilled, and compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our amazing emergency team!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Animal Emergency Hospital, no two shifts are ever the same—and that’s what makes it exciting. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff who value teamwork, respect, and excellent patient care. We believe in supporting each other, growing together, and celebrating wins—big and small.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Placement of IV catheters
• Monitoring anesthesia and patient vitals on critically ill patients
• Drawing blood and running diagnostics
• Critical thinking in fast-paced emergency situations
• Administering and monitoring blood transfusions
• Managing feeding tubes and critically ill patients
• Performing accurate medical math and medication calculations

What We’re Looking For

• Active License for Veterinary Technician in the state of Michigan
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an LVT or minimum of 5 years as a veterinary assistant if newly licensed
• Comfortable and confident in-patient care and customer service