Licensed Veterinary Technician Animal Emergency Hospital

48344 Animal Emergency Hospital; Michigan; On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life保险

401K with match

Paid holidays and vacation

Uniforms and CE allowance

Shift differential for nights

Job summary

AmeriVet’s Animal Emergency Hospital in Burton, MI is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our emergency team. Starting pay is $26 per hour and up based on experience, with a sign-on bonus of $5,000 and a shift differential of up to $5 per hour for late nights.

You will work with a dedicated ER team in a fast-paced setting, performing IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, diagnostics, and patient care. Willingness to rotate overnights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Active license in Michigan required.
• 2+ years as LVT or 5+ years as veterinary assistant if newly licensed.
• Comfortable in-patient care and customer service.
• Strong attention to detail and medical math skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active Michigan LVT license

Emergency veterinary care

Medical math

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Michigan)

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Vital signs monitors

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

Any Benefits listed above apply to full‑time employees.

About AmeriVet

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 their 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.

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. At AmeriVet we believe thriving teams build thriving communities. You will have the tools, resources and opportunities to grow your career – no matter where you start.