Licensed Veterinary Technician — Surgery & Patient Care

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners; Minnesota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Career development and advancement

CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO

Job summary

Pine City Animal Hospital in Pine City, MN is seeking a licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our veterinary team. The ideal candidate will provide surgical and anesthesia support, handle IV catheter placement, and assist with in-house diagnostics while delivering exceptional patient and client care.

We value teamwork, strong communication, and a positive attitude. Schedule flexibility and rotating Saturdays are required; compensation starts at $20/hr based on experience.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential in Minnesota or eligibility to meet Minnesota registration requirements.
• Previous experience in a veterinary clinical setting preferred.
• Surgical and anesthesia experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in IV catheter placement, blood collection, and in-house diagnostics.
• Strong animal handling, patient assessment, and technical skills.
• Excellent communication and client education abilities.
• Dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate, learn, and support coworkers.
• A genuine passion for animal health, patient comfort, and high-quality veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with surgical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and perioperative patient care.
• Safely and efficiently place intravenous (IV) catheters.
• Obtain thorough patient histories and accurately document medical records.
• Prepare and work up exam rooms to ensure they are clean, organized, and ready for appointments.
• Collect blood samples and other diagnostic specimens.
• Perform in-house laboratory diagnostics and accurately report results.
• Educate clients on medications, treatment plans, preventive care, nutrition, and post-operative instructions.
• Safely and compassionately restrain and handle animals while prioritizing patient and team safety.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and assist with dental procedures.
• Monitor patients closely and communicate changes in their condition to the veterinarian.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and appropriate infection-control standards throughout the hospital.
• Provide excellent patient care and a welcoming, professional client experience.

Job description

Pine City Animal Hospital in Pine City, MN is seeking a licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our veterinary team. The ideal candidate will provide surgical and anesthesia support, handle IV catheter placement, and assist with in-house diagnostics while delivering exceptional patient and client care.

We value teamwork, strong communication, and a positive attitude. Schedule flexibility and rotating Saturdays are required; compensation starts at $20/hr based on experience.