Veterinary Technician - Elevate Pet Care & Diagnostics

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakefield Veterinary Group’s North Shore Veterinary Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota is seeking a Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians, maintain medical records, prepare patients, and support diagnostic and treatment procedures in a busy small-animal practice.

Ideal candidates have an AVMA-accredited Associate’s degree, state licensing readiness, strong organization, and compassion for patients and clients.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from AVMA-accredited program.
• Licensing requirements vary by state; CVT/LVT/RVT credentials in good standing.
• State licensing or exam readiness as required by the state.
• Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with Practice Management software (PIMS) and MS Office.
• Excellent written, verbal, and customer-facing communication.
• Basic drug knowledge, medical terminology, and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient medical history from clients and referring veterinarians.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, procedures, and treatment phases.
• Prepare patients and equipment for surgery and follow post-op protocols.
• Restrain pets during exams as needed and ensure safety.
• Create and maintain patient medical records and documentation.
• Collect samples (blood, urine, fecal) and perform lab tests.
• Educate clients about pet health, nutrition, and preventive care.
• Take radiographs and provide results to the veterinarian.
• Administer medications and fill prescriptions under supervision.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Discretion with confidential info

Attention to detail

Professional client interaction

Knowledge of veterinary practices

MS Office & practice software (PIMS)

Written and verbal communication

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

AVMA-accredited associate degree in veterinary technology

Tools

PIMS Practice Management

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lakefield Veterinary Group’s North Shore Veterinary Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota is seeking a Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians, maintain medical records, prepare patients, and support diagnostic and treatment procedures in a busy small-animal practice.

Ideal candidates have an AVMA-accredited Associate’s degree, state licensing readiness, strong organization, and compassion for patients and clients.