Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital (AESH) Byron Center is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join their team. This role is crucial in providing gold-standard care in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine. The hospital, established in 2021 as the second location of a veterinary care group founded in 1991, is a 10,000 sq. ft. facility operating 24/7. It offers advanced care in Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, and Cardiology. The position offers the opportunity to participate in clinical trials that advance veterinary care and improve the lives of pets.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Michigan or eligible for Michigan license transfer
- Ability to remain calm, think critically, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced emergency and critical care environment
- Passion for delivering exceptional patient care and providing compassionate, five-star service to clients during stressful moments
- Collaborative, team-first mindset with flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing hospital setting
- Desire to be part of a cohesive, hardworking team that supports one another while providing outstanding emergency veterinary care
- Fluent English (spoken and written)
- Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, and treatments
- Perform strong technical skills including IVC placement, administering medications, and monitoring hospitalized patients
- Perform and monitor anesthesia (ECG, SpO₂, EtCO₂, NIBP)
- Provide surgical support and post-op care
- Handle and prepare lab samples and operate in-house diagnostics
- Accurately record histories and update medical records in the PIMS 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, and support inventory
- Learn advanced skills and use them to the fullest
- Participate in clinical trials to improve future medicine for pet health
- Other duties as assigned by leadership
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision - Multiple health plan options
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- HSA (Health Savings Account)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Discounted Employee Pet Insurance
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
