Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Sheridan Animal Hospital; Sheridan Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

CE allowance

Bonus package

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

Sheridan Animal Hospital in Sheridan, MI is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to support outpatient care and procedural services, including anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry. The successful candidate will balance exam room and procedure work while delivering high-quality patient care and client education.

We value credentialed technicians for clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication. Full-time role with flexible schedule, Monday–Friday, no weekends, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• 1+ years veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in Michigan state
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring; anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery; surgical assistance and aseptic technique; dental prophylaxis and radiography; venipuncture and IV catheter placement; medication administration and drug calculations; medical record documentation; client education and communication; teamwork and professional communication

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography

Skills

Patient assessment

Anesthetic monitoring

Dental radiography

Surgical assisting

Venipuncture

Medication administration

Medical records

Client communication

Teamwork

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

If you’re interested in joining a collaborative and tenured team, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

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 - $24 USD

Sheridan AH 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. We are 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 us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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