Licensed Veterinary Technician

AmeriVet • Pine City, MN

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About The Position

Pine City Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join its veterinary team in Pine City, Minnesota. The role is suited to a team player with strong technical abilities, experience supporting surgery and anesthesia, a passion for patient care, and a commitment to providing excellent service to clients and their pets. The technician helps deliver high-quality veterinary medicine and supports a positive environment for patients, clients, and coworkers.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential in Minnesota, or eligibility to meet applicable Minnesota registration requirements.
• Proficiency in IV catheter placement, blood collection, and in-house diagnostics.
• Strong animal handling, patient assessment, and technical skills.
• Excellent communication and client education abilities.
• Dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate, learn, and support coworkers.
• Genuine passion for animal health, patient comfort, and high-quality veterinary medicine.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a veterinary clinical setting is preferred.
• Surgical and anesthesia experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with surgical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and perioperative patient care.
• Place intravenous (IV) catheters safely and efficiently.
• Obtain patient histories and accurately document medical records.
• Prepare and maintain clean, organized exam rooms for appointments.
• Collect blood samples and other diagnostic specimens.
• Perform in-house laboratory diagnostics and accurately report results.
• Educate clients about medications, treatment plans, preventive care, nutrition, and post-operative instructions.
• Restrain and handle animals safely and compassionately, prioritizing patient and team safety.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and assist with dental procedures.
• Monitor patients and communicate changes in their condition to the veterinarian.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and infection-control standards throughout the hospital.
• Provide excellent patient care and a welcoming, professional client experience.

Benefits

• Referral program with a payout for bringing friends onto the team.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Continuing education programs provided by AmeriVet at no cost.
• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
• Performance bonuses.
• 401(k) matching.
• Student loan assistance.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Mental health resources.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Supportive, collaborative environment where team members feel a sense of belonging.

What This Job Offers

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