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Great Lakes Animal Hospital
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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What they do
A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.
$39,835 / year median in Michigan
+27% projected growth
Job Description
About Us Great Lakes Animal Hospital has proudly served the Clinton Township community for more than 25 years, providing compassionate, high quality veterinary care for dogs and cats. Our team is dedicated to building lasting relationships with pet owners by combining personalized care with modern medicine and in house diagnostics. As we continue to grow, we are excited to welcome a new full time veterinarian and are building a collaborative support team that is passionate about exceptional patient care and creating an outstanding client experience. Qualifications Current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential in the state of Michigan required . Degree from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology program. Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures. Experience monitoring anesthesia, assisting with surgery, dentistry, and patient nursing care. Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills. Passion for providing compassionate, high quality patient care and client education. Responsibilities Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry. Safely handle and restrain patients while administering medications, vaccines, and treatments. Monitor anesthesia and provide attentive patient care before, during, and after procedures. Collect laboratory samples, perform diagnostic testing, and maintain accurate medical records. Educate clients on preventive care, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions. Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment while supporting a collaborative team culture. What Makes Us Different Join an exciting period of growth as we build a collaborative support team around our new full time veterinarian. Work in a full service small animal hospital equipped with in house diagnostics to provide high quality patient care. Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on hospital culture and patient care. Referral program. Join our team, bring your friends, and get paid! Career development and advancement opportunities. CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you!