Veterinary Technician

Milwood Animal Clinic • Portage, MI

12d

About The Position

Milwood Animal Clinic is seeking a full-time Licensed or Experienced Veterinary Technician to join its small-animal practice. The clinic provides individualized treatment plans that combine modern veterinary medicine with compassionate care, using Fear Free methods and comprehensive client education. Veterinary technicians are valued and play a central role in daily patient care and hospital operations. The clinic describes itself as a close-knit, collaborative workplace that supports team members’ professional development and success. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with no nights, weekends, on-call shifts, or holidays. Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

Requirements

• Veterinary technician experience in small-animal practice.
• Compassion, clear communication, and a collaborative spirit.
• Commitment to Fear Free handling and individualized patient care.
• Strong client education skills.
• Positive attitude and appreciation for working in a close-knit team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift a weight with assistance; the posting leaves the weight unspecified.
• Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary technician licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, Fear Free care for every patient.
• Support veterinarians in carrying out individualized treatment plans.
• Educate clients about their pets’ care and treatment.
• Communicate clearly with clients and teammates throughout each visit.
• Contribute to smooth daily hospital operations.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver exceptional patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and a flexible approach to compensation that reflects skills and future performance.
• 401(k) matching and a 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 employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance, for full-time employees.
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service for full-time employees; this benefit does not apply in states with paid family leave programs.
• Sick time and paid time off.
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
• Discounts on pet 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.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Occasional lunches and coffee runs.

What This Job Offers

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