Veterinary Technician

NVA General Practice; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee pet care discounts

Continuing education opportunities

Supportive team culture and growth

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Michigan is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a growing team. Credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply, but we are open to non-credentialed candidates with strong hands-on skills and a passion for patient care.

The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, team-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while delivering exceptional care to patients and clients.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience required.
• CVT/LVT/RVT preferred but not required.
• Proficient with blood draws and injections.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Ability to multitask in a busy practice.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Experience in anesthesia/surgery/dental preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Patient restraint and handling
• Blood collection and sample processing
• Administering SQ, IM, and IV injections as directed
• Placing and maintaining IV catheters
• Assisting doctors with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Client education regarding medications, preventative care, diagnostics, and treatment plans
• Monitoring hospitalized patients
• Performing laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures
• Taking and developing radiographs
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Supporting a positive and collaborative team environment

Skills

Blood draws

Injections

Client communication

Multitasking

Attendance reliability

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Description

Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time)

We are looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. Credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply, but we are also open to experienced non-credentialed candidates with strong technical skills and a passion for patient care.

Our ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while providing exceptional care to our patients and clients.

Responsibilities Include

• Patient restraint and handling


• Blood collection and sample processing


• Administering SQ, IM, and IV injections as directed


• Placing and maintaining IV catheters


• Assisting doctors with examinations, treatments, and procedures


• Client education regarding medications, preventative care, diagnostics, and treatment plans


• Monitoring hospitalized patients


• Performing laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures


• Taking and developing radiographs


• Maintaining accurate medical records


• Supporting a positive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience required


• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred but not required


• Proficient with blood draws and injections


• Strong communication and client service skills


• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a busy practice


• Positive attitude and willingness to learn


• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic


• experience in anesthesia/surgery/dental preferred but not required

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience


• Health, dental, and vision benefits (if applicable)


• Paid time off


• Employee pet care discounts


• Continuing education opportunities


• Supportive team culture and opportunities for growth

If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and enjoy making a difference in the lives of pets and their families, we'd love to hear from you!