Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Grand Rapids is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our growing Emergency team. This full-time role is ideal for a highly skilled, compassionate technician who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. You’ll play a critical role in providing gold-standard care during overnight hours. Make a meaningful impact by participating in clinical trials that drive advancements in veterinary care and improve the lives of pets! About You: You’re a credentialed LVT who thrives in a dynamic, emergency setting. You remain calm under pressure, think quickly in critical situations, and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service. You thrive in an ever-changing environment, equipped to stay calm and knows how to react quickly during life-threatening circumstances. You are seeking a cohesive, hard-working and fun team that is equally committed to quality patient care and providing 5-star client service! About us: Teamwork & Culture: We believe in respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our team values kindness, teamwork, and a gossip-free, solution-focused work environment. We lift each other up and grow together. About our hospital: Founded in 1991, Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Grand Rapids is committed to delivering the highest level of veterinary care. We recently expanded into a brand new, 10,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility, open 24/7 to better serve our community—and offer more opportunities for our dedicated team.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician in Michigan or eligible for license transfer.
- Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, and treatments.
- Strong technical skills; IVC placement, administer medications, and monitor hospitalized patients
- Perform and monitor anesthesia (ECG, SpO₂, EtCO₂, NIBP)
- Provide surgical support and post-op care
- Handle and prepare lab samples; operate in-house diagnostics
- Accurately record histories and update medical records in the HMS system (ezyVet).
- Maintain accurate and detailed communication logs, handle department voicemail, client callbacks and documentation.
- Educate and communicate with clients regarding their pet's condition, treatment plans, review of estimates, and follow-up care.
- Maintain hospital cleanliness, follow safety protocols, support inventory.
- Ability to learn advanced skills and use them to the fullest.
- Ability to support hospital cleanliness, safety protocols and inventory.
- Ability to participate in clinical trials and as a result, be a part of improving medicine for pet health for the future
- Other duties as assigned by leadership.
Benefits
- Continuing Education Allowance: $1,000/year (FT), $500/year (PT)
- License fees covered for all employees including new and out-of-state transfers
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
- Discounted Employee Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Access to Ethos-wide expansive VetBloom Learning and Development platform with RACE approved CE
- In depth tier training program for both Veterinary Assistants and Licensed Veterinary Technicians
- Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks for continued LVT growth and aspiring VTS team members
- Monthly in-house CE presented for all team members
- And more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
