Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
About The Position
Willowood Acres Veterinary Clinic, a two-doctor small animal practice near New Boston, Michigan, is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician. The role focuses on hands-on, high-quality patient care and client education in a collaborative, fun team environment. The schedule is four days per week, with occasional weekend kennel shift coverage and no holidays. Compensation is negotiable based on experience. The technician provides nursing care from intake through discharge, performs diagnostic and laboratory procedures, and supports surgical and dental services. The clinic encourages continuing education and professional development and offers opportunities to work with services such as dentistry and anesthesia. The practice describes its culture as close-knit, team-oriented, flexible, and committed to high standards of veterinary care.
Requirements
- Active Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential.
- Experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, with confidence in patient handling and technical skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Competency in surgical nursing, including IV catheter placement and anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
- Diagnostic skills in radiographs, phlebotomy, sample collection, and in-house laboratory work.
- Strong understanding of pharmacology and medication administration.
- Clear, compassionate communication with clients and team members.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Collaborative, team-first mindset and willingness to help where needed.
- Commitment to continued learning and professional growth.
- Positive attitude, reliability, and genuine passion for pets and veterinary medicine.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to small-animal patients from intake through discharge.
- Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, provide fluid therapy, and collect samples.
- Obtain high-quality radiographs and maintain imaging standards.
- Perform in-house laboratory work, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, and cytology.
- Support surgical and dental procedures, including patient preparation, anesthesia induction and monitoring, recovery, and instrument care.
- Administer medications safely and accurately.
- Educate clients with compassion, clarity, and confidence.
- Share knowledge, skills, and experience with teammates.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
- Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
- 529 Savings Plan.
- Tuition Support Program.
- Referral bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for employees and eligible family members (full-time only).
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service, subject to stated limitations.
- Sick time and paid time off.
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
- Pet discounts on services and products, plus a pet food discount program.
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program.
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement.
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
- Professional development opportunities and continuing education allowance.
- Uniform allowance.
- Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Flexible scheduling when life happens.
- Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on the clinic.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
