Licensed Veterinary Technician: Surgery & Dentistry

Western Veterinary Partners; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Western Veterinary Partners seeks an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for Carver Lake Veterinary Center in Minnesota. The role supports outpatient and procedural services, including anesthesia, dentistry, and surgery, with focus on client education and high-quality patient care.

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience, hold an active Minnesota LVT license, and demonstrate strong communication, safety, and diagnostic skills in a busy general practice setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good-standing LVT in Minnesota.
• Proficiency in client communication, patient care, and procedural support.

Responsibilities

• Support exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assist in surgery and dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Client education

Low-stress handling

Surgical assistance

Dental prophylaxis

Radiology

Venipuncture

Medication calculations

Exotic animals (plus)

Education

Minnesota LVT license in good standing

Tools

In-house diagnostics

Job description

Western Veterinary Partners seeks an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for Carver Lake Veterinary Center in Minnesota. The role supports outpatient and procedural services, including anesthesia, dentistry, and surgery, with focus on client education and high-quality patient care.

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience, hold an active Minnesota LVT license, and demonstrate strong communication, safety, and diagnostic skills in a busy general practice setting.