Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Western Veterinary Partners; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program: $2,000

CE allowance: $500-$1,000

Health, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Animal Medical Center of Troy, a Western Veterinary Partners hospital, is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to support outpatient care and procedural services including surgery and dentistry.

The role emphasizes versatile client-focused care in a dynamic general practice, balancing exam room work, record-keeping, and hands-on procedural support across anesthesia, dentistry, and surgery within a hospital that values high-quality patient care and client education.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in the state of Michigan
• Proficiency in surgical assistance and aseptic technique; dental prophylaxis and radiography; venipuncture and IV catheter placement; safe handling and restraint; client education and communication; commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous learning

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

Skills

Surgical assistance

Dental prophylaxis

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Low-stress handling

Client education

Communication

Continuous learning

Education

LVT in Michigan

Job description

Animal Medical Center of Troy is seeking an experiencedLicensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment - balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.

In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

Schedule and compensation:

Compensation: $23-26 per hour, for each hour worked

This is a full-time position, with a 5-8s schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday, with one Saturday per month.

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

*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 (LVT) in the state of Michigan
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
  • Client education and communication
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous learning

**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

Get to know our AAHA-accredited hospital:

The Animal Medical Center of Troy is a two-doctor small animal clinic that provides a range of services, including general wellness, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, behavioral consultations, and more! Our clients are dedicated to their pets, providing a diverse and varied case load, and our support staff is skilled, friendly, and includes multiple LVTs. The AMCTroy team is committed to client education and ensuring our clients understand the “why” behind procedures. Our doctors are flexible with their scheduling needs and are well-equipped with digital radiology, CO2 laser, ultrasound, and more.

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

$23 - $26 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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