Certified Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners • Cottage Grove, MN

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About The Position

Park Grove Pet Hospital is hiring a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. The role supports veterinarians with patient care, examinations, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, and performs technical duties including laboratory work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement. The technician also communicates with clients, maintains medical records, assists with medication dispensing, and helps keep the hospital clean, stocked, and ready for patient care.

This is a four-day-per-week schedule consisting of 10-hour shifts from 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a designated day off and no weekend hours. The hourly salary is $23.00–$29.00, based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

Park Grove Pet Hospital is AAHA-accredited and has served Cottage Grove, Woodbury, Hastings, and the greater St. Paul area since 1972. The hospital says it is dedicated to a culture that celebrates diversity and supports inclusive service in the community.

Requirements

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) certification is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
• Experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures is identified as part of the ideal candidate profile.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, examinations, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely and compassionately handle and restrain animals.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including providing care instructions and patient status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as laboratory work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee pet discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed