Licensed Veterinary Technician

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville; Coloma Charter Township (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Coloma, MI is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and enthusiastic, joining a supportive team focused on animal care and continued education. Benefits include PTO, medical plans, and a 401K match.

Benefits

PTO

Holiday Pay

Medical, Vision and Dental plans

401K with company match

Continuing Education stipend

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for in-patient medical care, administering medications and treatments.
• Assist with anesthesia, surgery, and client communication.

Skills

Compassionate

Enthusiastic

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Overview

Now Hiring: Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician

Wil-O-Paw Animal Hospital – Coloma, MI Visit our website

Location: 4809 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI 49038Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMWage Range: $24–$26/hourSchedule: 4-day work week + one Saturday/month

About Us

Wil-O-Paw Animal Hospital is a 5-doctor, privately-owned practice that provides care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. We pride ourselves on our supportive and collaborative team culture, with a strong focus on continued education and growth for all team members.

We offer a comprehensive range of services including:

• Preventive care & annual wellness exams

• Routine and advanced surgical procedures

• Ultrasound, oncology, endoscopy

• Laparoscopic spays, gastropexy surgery for at-risk patients

• Therapeutic laser therapy

Our doctors are passionate about mentorship and creating a learning-rich environment for all team members.

What We Offer

• Zoetis in-house laboratory equipment

• Cornerstone practice management software

• AI-powered charting tool – Scribe Note

• Excellent support staff and positive workplace culture

• Opportunities to grow and learn with mentorship from experienced doctors

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who is enthusiastic, compassionate, and eager to be part of a dedicated and fun-loving team. New grads are welcome to apply!

Ready to join a team that works hard, learns together, and truly cares?

Benefits:

PTO - 80

Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.

Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)

*The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member’s discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.

Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises

Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

FSA and HSA options available

Maternity Leave

401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

• Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
• 24 hour access
• Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
• Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
• Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
• Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
• Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life
• Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
• Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
• ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!

Optional Insurances Available

• Life Insurance AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Insurance

Pet Benefits

Uniform Allowance

CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician receive a $500 continuing education stipend plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.

Internal Employee Rewards Program

• Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.

We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.

Responsibilities

Major Duties:

• Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
• Anesthesia/Surgery – Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
• Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
• Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
• Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
• Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
• Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
• Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Assist with inventory control – informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
• Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to

creating an inclusive environment for all employees.