Veterinary Technician (License Required) Caledonia Animal Clinic - 3.0 Caledonia, MI Job Details Full-time From $26 an hour 6 days ago Benefits Continuing education credits License reimbursement Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Uniform allowance Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Animal hospital experience Veterinary Technician Certification Clinic experience Medical-surgical Anesthesiology Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description Do you have a passion for animals and want to take part in a job that makes you feel rewarded? Caledonia Animal Clinic is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician with the skills and education to provide top-quality care to pets and their owners! This position would be located mostly out of our Caledonia Animal Clinic location, with some training and rotating shifts to our Cascade Hospital for Animals location. Our Caledonia practice opened December of 2025 and is growing rapidly! We are looking for a confident technician who is comfortable working as the sole LVT on small (but mighty!) team!

What we are looking for:

A current Licensed (or Registered) Veterinary Technician in Michigan Previous experience in a clinical veterinary setting (preferred) Proficiency in medical software and record-keeping Strong communication and ability to work in a team-environment What we provide: A starting rate based on skillset and experience level Employee pet care discounts (e.g., free physical exams, free vaccines, discounted daycare, etc.) Yearly wage reviews Paid time off and sick time A continuing education allowance A comprehensive mentoring program Medical, dental and vision for full-time team members An accessible Employee Assistance Program that offers mental health services Yearly scrub vouchers and more! As an LVT in this role, you would: Assist our doctors in medical, surgical and dental procedures (including cleaning & polishing, charting, and radiographs; prepping patients for surgery; monitoring patients during surgery and recovery; calculating and administering anesthetic doses; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administering fluids, etc.) Complete patient SOAP notes; entering and verifying charges in the computer Perform emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, and external cardiac massage Perform clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draw blood for laboratory analysis; ensure that test results are recorded in patient file Counsel clients on animal care; explaining dosage/purpose of medications; make follow-up calls to clients and properly document client communications in the patient file Fill prescriptions as instructed by doctor, understanding usage and dosage for all prescription drugs (including heartworm preventative and prescription flea control products) Clean and maintain surgical, dental and anesthetic equipment Keep the surgery and dental rooms stocked and prepared for procedures Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas Maintain an appropriate inventory of all drugs and medical supplies Place IV catheters Assist in ultrasound and endoscopy procedures Administer injections and oral medications Assist in restraining pet patients when needed Take radiographs and perform ECG Admit and discharge patients We are proud to be a family owned business, providing exceptional medicine and service for the pets and people of the Grand Rapids area since 1955! We have grown from a small farmhouse clinic to a large, multi-service hospital with two satellite locations: Breton Village Animal Clinic and our newest addition, Caledonia Animal Clinic. If you are interested in joining our exceptional veterinary team, please submit a resume here or fill out an application on our website: https://chfa.net/vet-careers/

Pay:

From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account License reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Experience:

Veterinary technician: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Veterinary Technician Certification (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Caledonia, MI 49316 (Required)

Work Location:

In person