Licensed Veterinary Technician

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners; Burton (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Healthcare package

401K matching

Paid time off

CE allowance

Uniform provided

Job summary

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for Animal Emergency Hospital in Burton, MI. You’ll provide expert patient care in a fast-paced emergency setting, including IV catheter placement and anesthesia monitoring, working with a dedicated ER team.

The role requires Michigan licensure, 2+ years of LVT experience (or 5+ years as a veterinary assistant if newly licensed), excellent medical math, and a calm, team-oriented approach with willingness to rotate

Qualifications

• Active license for Veterinary Technician in 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
• Strong attention to detail and excellent medical math skills
• Calm under pressure with a team-first mindset
• Willingness to rotate overnights, weekends, and holidays

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

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Medical math skills

Team player

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
• Strong attention to detail and excellent medical math skills
• Calm under pressure with a team-first mindset
• Willingness to rotate overnights, weekends, and holidays

What We Offer

• A supportive, experienced ER team
• The opportunity to practice advanced veterinary medicine
• A workplace that values learning, growth, and compassion
• The chance to make a real difference—every single shift
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Competitive pay plus shift differential for late nights and overnight shifts
• Uniform and continuing education allowance
• 401K with generous match program
• Paid working holidays, paid time off, and additional sick pay

If you’re ready to challenge yourself, grow your skills, and be part of a hospital that truly values its technicians, we’d love to meet you!

Learn more about us at: http://amerivet.com/veterinary-jobs/

At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.