Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary United; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts at clinics

Job summary

Veterinary United is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician in Michigan to join multiple clinics in the Tri‑County area. You will provide patient care, medical support, and client education across surgery, anesthesia, radiology, dentistry, and the lab.

Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and growth. We offer competitive hourly wages, paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a 401(k) with company match while you develop your skills in a supportive hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Active veterinary license in Michigan in good standing
• Strong communication and client education skills
• Comfort with handling animals and medical procedures across hospital areas
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced setting
• Strong teamwork mindset and initiative in supporting veterinarians and staff

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality patient care and monitoring across hospital services
• Assist veterinarians in surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, radiology and lab tasks
• Educate clients and mentor veterinary assistants and support staff

Skills

Growth mindset

License in good standing

Exceptional communication

Patient care expertise

Critical thinking

Teamwork and mentoring

Self-starter

Animal behavior awareness

Composure in crisis

Patience with animals

Physical capability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Join Our Team as a Licensed Veterinary Technician at Veterinary United! Hiring for multiple animal clinics in the Tri-County and surrounding areas!

Are you a compassionate and skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a workplace that values your passion and expertise?

Position Summary

The Licensed Veterinary Technician is the Veterinarians primary medical support to provide excellent patient care, exceptional client education and support in all areas of the hospital. They should have a deep knowledge of common medical conditions and commonly used medications. Be proficient in all areas of veterinary medicine to include but not limited to; patient care, surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, laboratory skills, client communication and education. Will have an integral role in communication and mentoring of veterinary assistants and veterinary support team in order to consistently maintain high standards of patient care and client needs among all levels within the hospital.

Qualifications And Skills

• Growth mindset!
• Maintain professional license in good standing
• Exceptional communication skills among all team members and in serving client needs
• Passionate and knowledgeable in providing excellent patient care in all areas of the hospital
• Ability to critically think and anticipate Veterinarian and patient needs
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with and respects all levels of hospital team members
• Self-starter and ability to prioritize and take initiative
• Familiar with or open to learn animal behavior and assessing animal body language
• Can stay calm and efficient in a medical crisis
• Exhibit patience and respect to animals always
• Has physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs., walk dogs up to 120 lbs. and can stand or walk for extended periods of time

The Licensed Veterinary Technician Will Be Supported By

• Hospital Licensed Veterinary Technician Lead or Veterinary Assistant Lead
• Hospital Site Lead and/or Site Leader
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Chief Medical Officer
• Clinical Learning & Development Strategist

Why Join Veterinary United?

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a great hourly rate, PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 401k with a company match.
• LVT License Renewal and CE Reimbursement: We support your professional journey with reimbursement for license renewal and continuing education.
• Employee Perks: Take advantage of discounts at all Veterinary United clinics and pet resorts.
• Career Growth: We support your professional development with endless growth opportunities in a nurturing environment.

Veterinary United’s Commitment To Their Team

• Inspire and encourage a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
• Empower team members to embrace our culture of kindness and choose an environment of positivity and joy.
• Lead the teams to model, identify, exemplify, and amplify leadership.
• Believe and achieve; a growth mindset for yourself, for your team, and for veterinary medicine.
• Evolve to create opportunities to embrace efforts of team building, fun, and camaraderie.