LVT - Surgery, Dentistry & Patient Care

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, 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.