Veterinary ICU Technician & Teaching Specialist

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide high-quality ICU support, patient care, and teaching across wellness, diagnostics, and treatments. The role requires collaboration with students, residents, and staff in a fast-paced academic clinical setting.

Daytime LVT coverage in Small Animal ICU, with responsibilities in documentation, procedures, and client education. Must be licensed in Minnesota and have AVMA-accredited training, plus strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in Minnesota with 5+ years of experience.
• Graduate of AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program or equivalent.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care, technical support, and teaching in ICU (70%).
• Document patient observations and vital signs in medical records.
• Collect and process diagnostic samples and administer treatments.
• Support clinical operations and inventory management.
• Clinical communication and teamwork with faculty, students, residents, and staff.

Skills

LVT license MN

Five+ years veterinary experience

Interpersonal & communication

Safe restraint of small animals

EMR/computer proficiency

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Tools

EMR systems experience

Job description

University of Minnesota seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide high-quality ICU support, patient care, and teaching across wellness, diagnostics, and treatments. The role requires collaboration with students, residents, and staff in a fast-paced academic clinical setting.

Daytime LVT coverage in Small Animal ICU, with responsibilities in documentation, procedures, and client education. Must be licensed in Minnesota and have AVMA-accredited training, plus strong communication skills.