Licensed Veterinary Technician - Lovet Breton

Lovet Pet Health Care; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovet Pet Health Care seeks a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support veterinary medicine and surgery in our Michigan clinic. The role emphasizes client communication, data entry for treatment plans, and medical record management while ensuring high-quality patient care and hospital efficiency.

The candidate should have CVT certification or an associate degree in veterinary technology and demonstrate compassion, attention to detail, and excellent teamwork in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Client communication about all aspects of the pet’s care.
• Ability to discuss treatment plans and document them.
• Medical record management and data entry in practice software.
• Educate clients and gain compliance with plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgery care including pre-anesthetic protocol and anesthesia monitoring.
• Dispense medications, take X-rays, perform blood draws and catheter placements.
• Provide nursing care and vaccine administration; restrain animals as needed.
• Maintain equipment and facilities; ensure clean and safe hospital areas.

Skills

Excellent communication

Compassion and empathy

Proficiency in Veterinary Technician

Detail oriented

Education

CVT certification / Associate degree in veterinary technology

Job description

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

This role assists in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery. Technicians may perform all the functions related to any medically related procedures under the direct supervision of the Doctors or Hospital Manager. Responsible for care of all pets in the hospital’s care. Delivery of excellent customer service to clients. The position should be able to improve the quality of care given to patients and aid the practice in achieving greater efficiency and productivity to the hospital.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for client communication (verbal and written) regarding all aspects of the client’s pet.
• Assist in discussing treatment plans, provide data entry for those plans for documentation.
• Medical record management through practice management software program.
• Ability to gain compliance on treatment plans and to educate clients.
• Assist in surgery care relative to pre-anesthetic protocol, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care.
• General duties include dispensation of medication, performing x-rays, performing blood draws, placing catheters, obtaining samples, providing treatments, running diagnostic equipment, nursing care, vaccine administration, and animal restraint.
• Utilization (set-up, breakdown, cleaning, maintaining) of medical equipment.
• Client engagement and delivering WOW customer service is an important aspect of the role.
• Cleaning all areas of the hospital.
• Assist with CRS and Kennel functions when called upon.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassion and empathy for pets, clients, and staff
• Proficiency in Veterinary Technician Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Education and Experience: Preferred: *CVT – Certified Veterinary Technicians have completed an associate degree in veterinary technology and have successfully passed the national exam (also known as LVT or RVT)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Standing for long periods of time, walking, sitting, squatting, pushing, pulling, using hands and fingers for technical and administrative work.
• May have extended periods of time viewing computer screens and reading."

Since opening our doors in 1984, the Lovet Pet Health Care family has grown to include 22 small animal, general practice hospitals in the Greater Phoenix Metro area. Bonded by our commitment to provide WOW service to our clients and patients, we are humbled and honored each day to work alongside such a dynamic and diverse team of incredible professionals. Driven by our core values of collaboration, courage, compassion, and creativity, Lovet Pet Health Care employees embrace the opportunity to make a difference in our local communities.

TAG - The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better healthcare to more people. The independent health care practices TAG supports, operate more than 1,300 locations in 45 states through its six consumer healthcare brands: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care®, Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM and Lovet Pet Health Care. Combined, the practices serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com.

TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability."

Flexibility to work at all Lovet Grand Rapids locations preferred.