Surgical LVT: Anesthesia & Dentistry, FT 4/10

Western Veterinary Partners; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

CE allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Carver Lake Veterinary Center in Woodbury, MN, seeks an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our surgery-focused team. You will support anesthesia, dental procedures, and general patient care with autonomy and collaboration in a fast-paced general practice.

We value skilled technicians who can manage induction through recovery, communicate clearly with clients, and contribute to a high standard of veterinary care that emphasizes safety and compassion.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good-standing Minnesota Licensed Veterinary Technician.
• Proficiency in venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols.
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations.
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing.
• Accurate medical record documentation.
• Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Effective teamwork and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating surgical and dental procedure schedules.
• Calculating and preparing anesthetic medications and drug dosages.
• Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia patients.
• Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography.
• Monitoring patient recovery and ongoing procedural care.
• Guiding clients through patient admission and discharge with confidence and compassion

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Radiology positioning

Medication administration

Lab sample collection

In-house diagnostics

Medical records documentation

Patient handling

Multitasking

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Minnesota-l Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Carver Lake Veterinary Center in Woodbury, MN, seeks an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our surgery-focused team. You will support anesthesia, dental procedures, and general patient care with autonomy and collaboration in a fast-paced general practice.

We value skilled technicians who can manage induction through recovery, communicate clearly with clients, and contribute to a high standard of veterinary care that emphasizes safety and compassion.