Licensed Veterinary Technician

Amerivet; Burton, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

AAHA Accredited

Medical benefits

Job summary

Animal Emergency Hospital in Burton, MI is seeking a licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our fast-paced emergency team. You’ll handle anesthesia monitoring, IV catheter placement, blood draws, and diagnostics, delivering high-quality patient care.

Starting pay is $26/hour and up based on experience, with an overnight/weekend/holiday rotation and up to $5/hour shift differential. This AAHA-accredited hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active license for Veterinary Technician in Michigan.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an LVT or 5 years as a veterinary assistant if newly licensed.
• Comfortable with in-patient care and customer service.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate medical calculations.
• Willingness to rotate overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Place IV catheters.
• Monitor anesthesia and vitals in critically ill patients.
• Draw blood and run diagnostics.
• Administer and monitor blood transfusions.
• Manage feeding tubes and care for critically ill patients.
• Perform medical math and medication calculations.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Medical math

Customer service

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Michigan)

Job description

**Now Hiring: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)** **Animal Emergency Hospital in Burton, MI**Sign-On Bonus $5000Starting Pay: $26 and up based on experienceShift 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** As an LVT in our ER, you’ll be hands-on with advanced, meaningful medicine every shift, including:* 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 payIf 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**! **Apply today and join the Animal Emergency Hospital family!**