Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Sprinkle Road Veterinary Clinic; Kalamazoo, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Roth Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Pet discounts

Job summary

Sprinkle Road Veterinary Clinic is hiring a Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join a dedicated team in Kalamazoo. The role is full-time with a Monday–Saturday schedule and a competitive compensation package based on experience.

Training is available for the right candidate as needed. Benefits include 401(k) matching, Roth retirement plan options, tuition support, health insurance, HSA, PTO, and pet-care discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience with or willingness to learn phlebotomy, sample collection, radiography and in-house laboratory procedures
• Confidence with safe and compassionate animal handling and restraint
• Appropriate state licensure for Licensed Veterinary Technician applicants
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate patient care

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively handle and restrain patients for examinations, treatments and procedures
• Support veterinarians in delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care
• Apply knowledge of preventive care, medications and vaccines
• Obtain temperature, pulse and respiration measurements (TPRs)
• Gather relevant medical histories for patient examinations
• Obtain diagnostic samples as directed by the veterinary team
• Perform phlebotomy and other sample collection
• Assist with radiographs within training and scope of practice
• Perform in-house laboratory testing
• Communicate important patient information clearly with veterinarians and team
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized patient-care environment
• Work with the hospital team to support excellent patient outcomes

Skills

Animal handling

Preventive care

Phlebotomy

Team collaboration

Education

State veterinary technician license (Licensed Veterinary Technician)

Tools

Radiography equipment

In-house laboratory

Job description

Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Sprinkle Road Veterinary Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details
Role: Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time
Compensation: Competitive and based on experience
Schedule: 8 AM- 6 PM (4) days a week and a required Saturday rotation of 8AM-1PM.

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive compensation based on experience, 401(k) matching, Roth Retirement Savings Plan, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Health Savings Account; Sick Time / Paid Time Off; and valuable employee pet-care discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, state license reimbursement for eligible licensed technicians, and access to Vetcor TechLife

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discount program, and scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance

Looking for a veterinary team where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and taking care of each other matters just as much as taking care of patients? Sprinkle Road Veterinary Clinic would love to meet you!

Sprinkle Road Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. While experience is preferred, we’re also willing to train the right candidate who brings enthusiasm, compassion, and a desire to grow.

We work together to establish and uphold high standards of patient care, and we believe that caring for our patients starts with caring for one another. Our Veterinary Assistants and Technicians are well-utilized, highly valued members of the medical team, and we strive to create a supportive, fun environment filled with camaraderie, learning, and opportunities for professional growth.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Veterinary Assistants and Technicians are well-utilized and highly valued
• A supportive, fun, and team-oriented clinic culture
• Scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance
• Experienced candidates can put their skills to work from day one
• Training available for the right candidate
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement for eligible licensed veterinary technicians
• Access to Vetcor TechLife for eligible veterinary technicians
• A team that believes exceptional patient care starts with supporting each other

What You’ll Do

• Safely and effectively handle and restrain patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Support veterinarians in delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care
• Apply your knowledge of preventive care, medications, and vaccines
• Obtain accurate temperature, pulse, and respiration measurements (TPRs)
• Gather relevant medical histories for patient examinations
• Obtain diagnostic samples as directed by the veterinary team
• Perform phlebotomy and other sample collection
• Assist with and obtain diagnostic radiographs within your training and scope of practice
• Perform in-house laboratory testing
• Communicate important patient information clearly with veterinarians and fellow team members
• Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and efficient patient-care environment
• Work collaboratively with the entire hospital team to support excellent patient outcomes

What You’ll Bring

• Previous veterinary assistant or veterinary technician experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate
• Appropriate state licensure for candidates applying as a Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Confidence with safe and compassionate animal handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventive care, medications, and vaccines
• Experience with or willingness to learn phlebotomy, sample collection, radiography, and in-house laboratory procedures
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate patient care
• A collaborative, team-first approach
• Compassion for patients and the people who love them
• Dependability, professionalism, and a positive attitude
• A desire to continue learning and developing your veterinary skills

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• A workplace where your veterinary skills are genuinely used and appreciated
• Scheduling that supports life outside of work
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Training and opportunities to expand your clinical skills
• Quarterly team rewards
• Free or discounted laboratory work for your pets
• Discounts on veterinary services, products, and pet food
• A supportive environment where teammates learn and grow together
• Access to a broader community of veterinary professionals through Vetcor TechLife for eligible technicians

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Continuing education allowance
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement for eligible licensed technicians
• Access to Vetcor TechLife, a company-wide community of more than 800 veterinary technicians, for eligible technicians
• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program, including savings with participating brands and services such as Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, and more
• Scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance

Join Our Team!

At Sprinkle Road Veterinary Clinic, we know excellent veterinary medicine is a team effort. We’re committed to giving our Veterinary Assistants and Technicians the opportunity to use their skills, continue learning, and feel appreciated for the important role they play in patient care.

Whether you’re an experienced Veterinary Assistant, a Licensed Veterinary Technician, or a motivated candidate ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Sprinkle Road Veterinary Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our workplace by bringing different perspectives and experiences. That’s why we’re