Licensed Veterinary Technician

Ethos Discovery; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

License fees covered

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

Ethos Discovery in Byron Center, MI is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (Emergency) to join our 24/7 emergency and critical care team. You will assist veterinarians, handle in-house diagnostics, monitor anesthesia, and provide client communication and post-op care.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, CE support, and opportunities to participate in clinical trials that advance veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Michigan or eligible for transfer.
• Ability to stay calm and think clearly in fast-paced emergencies.
• Passion for exceptional patient care and compassionate client service.
• Fluent English; bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Perform anesthesia monitoring and support, including ECG, SpO2, EtCO2, NIBP.
• Handle in-house diagnostics and lab work; maintain medical records.
• Educate clients on treatment plans, estimates, and follow-up care.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and safety; support inventory and operations.

Skills

LVT

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician,Emergency
Location: Byron Center, MI
Schedule: Full Time, Overnight Availability | 3 Twelve Hour Shifts Per Week | Rotating Weekends & Holidays | Week 1- Mon/Fri/Sat, Week 2- Sun/Wed/Thurs
Compensation: $21-30/hr Dependent On Experience | $3/Hour Shift Differential (Hours Between 11pm & 7am)

Why Join Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital

We believe in respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our team values kindness, teamwork, and a gossip-free, solution-focused work environment. We lift each other up and grow together.

Since opening in 2021 as the second location of our trusted veterinary care group (est. 1991), AESH Byron Center has continued to set the standard in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine. Our 10,000 sq. ft. hospital is open 24/7 and offers advanced care in Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine,Ophthalmology andCardiology. Here, you’ll play a critical role in providing gold-standard care. Make a meaningful impact by participating in clinical trials that drive advancements in veterinary care and improve the lives of pets!

In Your Day-To Day, You Will

• Assist veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, and treatments
• Strong technical skills; IVC placement, administering medications, and monitoring hospitalized patients
• Perform and monitor anesthesia (ECG, SpO₂, EtCO₂, NIBP)
• Provide surgical support and post-op care
• Handle and prepare lab samples; operate in-house diagnostics
• Accurately record histories and update medical records in the PIMS system (EzyVet)
• Maintain accurate and detailed communication logs, handle department voicemail, client callbacks, and documentation
• Educate and communicate with clients regarding their pet's condition, treatment plans, review of estimates, and follow-up care
• Maintain hospital cleanliness, follow safety protocols, and support inventory.
• Ability to learn advanced skills and use them to the fullest
• Ability to participate in clinical trials and as a result, be a part of improving medicine for pet health for the future
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

What You Bring

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Michigan or eligible for Michigan license transfer.
• The ability to remain calm, think critically, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced emergency and critical care environment.
• A passion for delivering exceptional patient care and providing compassionate, five-star service to clients during some of their most stressful moments.
• A collaborative, team-first mindset with the flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing hospital setting.
• A desire to be part of a cohesive, hardworking team that supports one another while providing outstanding emergency veterinary care.
• Fluent English (spoken and written) is required; bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Perks & Benefits (for full time employees, unless specified otherwise):

• Medical, Dental, Vision -Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best.
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA
• 401(k) with employer match
• Discounted Employee Pet Insurance
• Continuing Education Allowance: $1,000/year (FT), $500/year (PT)
• License fees covered for all employees including new and out-of-state transfers
• Paid Time Off
• Access to Ethos-wide expansive VetBloom Learning and Development platform with RACE approved CE
• In depth tier training program for both Veterinary Assistants and Licensed Veterinary Technicians
• Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks for continued LVT growth and aspiring VTS team members
• Monthly in-house CE presented for all team members
• And more

Hospital Highlights

• 24-Hour Critical Care and Emergency Services
• 10 exam rooms, 3 state-of-the-art surgical suites
• On-site diagnostics, including ultrasound and CT
• Full In-house diagnostic lab
• Dedicated glass-enclosed critical care/ICU suite
• Independent GI & Respiratory isolation wards
• Feline-specific hospitalization ward
• Conference center for CE and community events

We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. 10992593