Licensed Veterinary Technician — Caring, Fast-Paced Vet Team

Pet Vet Family Pet Care Center; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Education opportunities

Kalamazoo community

Job summary

Pet Vet Family Pet Care Center in Kalamazoo is seeking a licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our close-knit, community-focused team and support veterinarians with patient care and client education.

You will triage patients, assist during exams and surgeries, monitor anesthesia, perform dental cleanings and radiographs, collect labs, manage records, and educate clients on treatments and preventative care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Veterinary Technician program (Associate Degree)
• Successful completion of the VTNE and current Michigan LVT license
• Genuine passion for patient care and client education
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional demeanor with a team-first attitude
• Prior experience in the veterinary field

Responsibilities

• Perform patient triage and obtain accurate medical histories
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia
• Perform dental cleanings, radiographs, and oral charting
• Collect and process laboratory samples (blood, urine, fecal, cytology)
• Place IV catheters and administer medications, fluids, and treatments as prescribed
• Take and develop diagnostic radiographs
• Monitor hospitalized patients and provide nursing care
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, nutrition, and preventative care
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
• Ensure proper sterilization of surgical instruments and maintain a clean clinical environment
• Assist with inventory management and stocking of medical supplies
• Follow all state regulations, hospital protocols, and safety standards

Skills

Patient care

Client education

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Education

VTNE certification

Michigan LVT license

Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology

Job description

Pet Vet Family Pet Care Center in Kalamazoo is seeking a licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our close-knit, community-focused team and support veterinarians with patient care and client education.

You will triage patients, assist during exams and surgeries, monitor anesthesia, perform dental cleanings and radiographs, collect labs, manage records, and educate clients on treatments and preventative care in a supportive environment.