Veterinary Technician: Hands-On Care & Diagnostics

Pets Ahoy Animal Hospital; Michigan; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pets Ahoy Animal Hospital in Macomb, MI, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians with intake, history gathering, restraint, and exam preparation. You will assist with diagnostics, lab work, imaging, and anesthetic monitoring, while maintaining patient records and educating clients on home care.

The role requires strong attention to detail, compliance with protocols, and effective teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in Animal Care and Pet Care, including safe handling, restraint, and compassionate treatment of companion animals.
• Proficiency in Veterinary Technology, such as assisting with exams, diagnostics, laboratory procedures, and medical record documentation.
• Experience or training in Anesthesiology support, including patient preparation, monitoring vital signs, and post-anesthesia care under veterinary supervision.
• Ability to provide clear, respectful Client Education, explaining treatment plans, preventive care, and home-care instructions.
• Completion of an accredited veterinary technology program or equivalent experience; licensure or certification as a Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to follow clinical protocols, and commitment to workplace safety and infection control standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer skills for practice management software and electronic medical records; prior experience in a small-animal veterinary setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with daily clinical tasks including patient intake, medical history gathering, restraint, and exam preparation.
• Support diagnostics, laboratory tests, imaging, and anesthetic monitoring.
• Administer medications and treatments under veterinary supervision.
• Maintain clean and organized treatment areas, ensure proper patient records.
• Provide clear client education on home care, preventive health, and post-procedure instructions.
• Collaborate closely with veterinary and support teams to promote efficient workflow and a safe environment.

Skills

Animal care

Veterinary tech

Anesthesiology support

Client education

Licensure/certification

Infection control

Communication & teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Accredited veterinary tech program

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

Pets Ahoy Animal Hospital in Macomb, MI, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians with intake, history gathering, restraint, and exam preparation. You will assist with diagnostics, lab work, imaging, and anesthetic monitoring, while maintaining patient records and educating clients on home care.

The role requires strong attention to detail, compliance with protocols, and effective teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment.