Licensed Veterinary Technician - LVT
About The Position
Loving Care Animal Clinic is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who believes licensed veterinary technicians are highly trained medical professionals empowered to practice to the full extent of their education, training, and legal scope. This role is for a practice where judgment, technical skills, and professional contributions are trusted and respected. LVTs are integral members of the medical team, encouraged to think critically, contribute to case management, and use the full breadth of their training daily. LVTs are trusted to carry out delegated clinical responsibilities with meaningful professional autonomy, consistent with Michigan law, hospital protocols, and collaboration with the veterinarian. The clinic values collaboration, receptiveness to new ideas, learning, and mutual respect, seeking a kind, humble, dependable, accountable, and genuinely invested team player.
Requirements
- A current, valid Michigan Licensed Veterinary Technician license is required to hold the LVT position and title.
- Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technician program with an Associate or Bachelor degree.
- Understanding of preventive medicine, including examinations, laboratory testing, vaccinations, and disease complexes.
- Surgery induction, monitoring, and recovery experience.
- A self-motivated, professional, friendly, energetic, dependable, and trustworthy team player who enjoys problem-solving and taking initiative.
- Strong communication skills with clients, doctors, management, hospital personnel, specialists, consulting professionals, and teammates.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, maintain attention to detail, and stay composed in a fast-paced environment.
- A commitment to high-quality medicine, compassionate care, continual learning, and completing continuing education in veterinary medicine.
- Sound analytical thinking, integrity, personal responsibility, accountability, and confidentiality.
- The ability to multitask and work under pressure while maintaining composure.
- A kind, hardworking, humble colleague who contributes positively to a collaborative workplace.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in an LVT role preferred.
- Applicants whose license is not currently active will hold the title of Veterinary Nurse. Applicants who have previously been licensed are welcome to apply, and Loving Care Animal Clinic may be able to provide financial assistance with the license-reinstatement process.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and case preparation: obtain complete histories and clinical data, identify and document concerns, initiate approved diagnostics and basic-care protocols, and present cases to the veterinarian for collaborative prioritization and medical direction.
- Triage sick and injured pets by phone and upon arrival, including urgent-care and limited emergencies.
- Conduct outpatient LVT appointments.
- Perform and manage in-house and reference laboratory diagnostics, including cytology preparation.
- Apply and continue developing advanced technical skills appropriate to training and experience, including wellness care assessments, advanced anesthesia monitoring, surgical assisting, blood-product support, and comprehensive client education consistent with Michigan law, hospital protocols, and veterinarian direction.
- Perform radiology, dentistry, anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery, nursing care, and client education.
- Assist with and help lead surgical and dental procedures while providing exceptional perioperative patient care.
- Use safe restraint techniques in accordance with standard protocols.
- Administer treatments and medications as directed by the veterinarian; fill and manage prescriptions, including in-house and online pharmacy requests.
- Educate clients on preventive care, treatment plans, nutrition, medication administration, and home care.
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians to provide outstanding patient outcomes.
- Train, support, and help develop Veterinary Assistants, sharing knowledge that strengthens team confidence and efficiency.
Benefits
- $1,000 annual continuing-education allowance for full-time employees
- Licensing-fees paid for
- Monthly Disbursement for licensed professionals: $350 per month
- Employee discount
- Paid time off for full-time employees
- Seven paid holidays per year for full-time employees
- One floating holiday used for whatever you'd like
- Discounted membership to Tamarack Fitness
- Help with relocation expenses may be considered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
