Licensed Veterinary Technician at Ham Lake Veterinary Hospital

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth)

Bonus incentive

Career and professional development

State licensing fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Ham Lake Veterinary Hospital in Minnesota is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, labs, and patient nursing while educating clients and ensuring quality care.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, preparing patients for surgery, handling specimens, radiography, and medication administration. We value compassion, teamwork, and professional communication across the practice.

Qualifications

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in the state of employment.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift with assistance over 25 pounds.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in‑hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restraint during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep public areas clean; maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients and patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members regarding client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Job description

Ham Lake Veterinary Hospital practices Preventive Medicine, General Medicine, and General Surgery. We have digital radiography, a full in‑house lab, and reference laboratory availability for sending out more involved testing. We love serving the Ham Lake/East Bethel area and find our country setting quiet and relaxing. Our hospital began in 2005 and has grown to employ an over‑20 person team of veterinarians, technicians, and receptionists.

More About The Role

The Credentialed Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Credentialed Technicians apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while ensuring teammates, clients, and patients feel comfortable, handling crises calmly.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members, providing and receiving timely feedback.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and patients, picking up on needs based on prior experience.
• Organization Skills: Tracking lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job‑related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in‑hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restraint during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep public areas clean; maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients and patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members regarding client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in the state of employment.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift with assistance over 25 pounds.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth, and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part‑time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range

USD $25.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.