Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Western Veterinary Partners; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Medical, dental, and

Life insurance

Disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Personal pet discount

Uniform allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Eighth Street Veterinary is a Kalamazoo facility seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to support surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures. You will work autonomously yet collaboratively in a fast-paced/general practice setting.

Key duties include coordinating surgical schedules, anesthetic preparation, monitoring, and client guidance from admission to discharge. Michigan license required; VTNE eligibility encouraged for new grads.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in Michigan.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring.
• Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Surgical assistance and aseptic technique.
• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography.
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations.
• Client education and communication.
• Teamwork and professional communication.
• Recent graduates pending VTNE testing or license transfer eligible.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical and dental procedure schedules.
• Calculate and prepare anesthetic medications and dosages.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients.
• Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and dental radiography.
• Monitor patient recovery and ongoing care.
• Guide clients through admission and discharge with compassion.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Anesthetic induction

Monitoring

Surgical assistance

Aseptic technique

Dental prophylaxis

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Medication administration

Drug calculations

Client education

Communication

Teamwork

VTNE/licensure transfer eligibility

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician in Michigan

Job description

Eighth Street Veterinary is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team and provide dedicated support for surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who wants to fully utilize their skillset with autonomy, trust, and support in a fast-paced, collaborative general practice environment. From induction through recovery, you will play a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, high-quality patient care alongside a veterinary team that values skilled technicians.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

• Coordinating surgical and dental procedure schedules
• Calculating and preparing anesthetic medications and drug dosages
• Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia patients
• Assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures
• Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Monitoring patient recovery and ongoing procedural care
• Guiding clients through patient admission and discharge with confidence and compassion

Schedule And Compensation

• Compensation: $20-25 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 4-10s schedule and availability needed Tuesday-Friday. We are also open to part-time scheduling.

Full-time Benefits Package*

• Bonus package: $2,000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of Michigan
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance
• Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum Qualifications And Skill Set

• 5+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Michigan**
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  • Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Client education and communication
  • Effective teamwork and professional communication skills
  • Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply.

Why choose Eighth Street Veterinary?

At Eighth Street Veterinary Care, we’re proud to be a close-knit, experienced team dedicated to providing exceptional care to the pets and families of Kalamazoo. With two doctors and a 4.7-star Google rating, we’ve built a strong reputation for compassionate, high-quality medicine and outstanding client service. Our team’s longevity is one of our greatest strengths, and we’re committed to supporting continued learning, professional development, and career growth. We believe in creating a positive, collaborative environment where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$20—$25 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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