Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Western-Veterinary-Partners-1; Sheridan Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sheridan Animal Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to support outpatient care and procedural services, including anesthesia and dentistry. The successful candidate will balance exam room duties with hands-on procedural support and client education in a collaborative general practice.

This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a schedule Monday–Friday with no weekends, reflecting our commitment to high-quality patient care, client experience, and staff

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in Michigan
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, anesthesia, dental care, radiography, venipuncture, and client communication

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Explain treatment plans, medications and discharge instructions clearly to clients
• Educate clients and provide attentive service while building relationships
• Monitor and provide nursing care for hospitalized patients
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery
• Assist with dental procedures including prophylaxis and radiography

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Anesthetic induction

Anesthetic monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dental prophylaxis

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Medication administration

Medical record documentation

Client education

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician in Michigan

Job description

Sheridan Animal Hospital is seeking aLicensed 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:

• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Monitoring and providing nursing care for hospitalized patients
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Performa dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $ 20-24 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full‑time position with flexible scheduling and availability needed Monday‑Friday. No weekends!

Full‑time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: $2,000 based on active, good‑standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of [state]
• 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:

• 1+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good‑standing LicensedVeterinary 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
  • Accurate medical record documentation
  • 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 Us?

With a mission centered around community and relationships, our team at Sheridan Animal Hospital has been committed to providing individualized care to our rural community since 2013. Our 5,000 square foot hospital allows us to provide routine and emergency medical and surgical services for small animals, and common pocket pets, with state‑of‑the‑art equipment. Our six doctors are supported by a talented team, and we take active measures to encourage our staff’s continued growth and happiness at our clinic and within veterinary medicine. We have a fantastic team full of coworkers who become friends and are happy to work with great clientele.

Our core values:

• Finding the very best individuals to care for pets
• Supporting our team’s education, excellence, and happiness
• Investing in technology and quality medications
• Choosing to uphold the highest standards of veterinary medicine