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Job Description
Job Posting:
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) -
Immediate Opening Location:
Traverse City, Michigan Job Type:
Full-Time Pay Range:
$22-$30 per hour, based on experience; $3.50 weekend and $10 evening shift differential About Us At Omnivet , we are reimagining the veterinary experience in Northern Michigan. Based in Traverse City, our independently owned hospital blends advanced diagnostics, urgent care, and specialty services with a culture of transparency, respect, and compassion. We believe veterinary medicine should be sustainable—for pets, pet parents, and the professionals delivering care. That's why we're building a practice where care is collaborative, team members are empowered, and clients feel like true partners. Omnivet is not just another veterinary clinic—we're part of a new era of medicine with meaning, designed for both patients and the people who care for them. The Role We're seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who wants more than a job—you want a career where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your skills can grow. At Omnivet, technicians are not just "helpers." You are the medical backbone of the hospital, directly shaping outcomes for patients and experiences for clients. What You'll Do Lead patient care with skill and compassion—triage, monitoring, treatments, and recovery. Support doctors in surgery, anesthesia, diagnostics, and advanced procedures. Collect medical histories and guide pet parents through treatment plans. Perform radiology, lab work, and in-house diagnostics with precision. Mentor veterinary assistants, and veterinary technician students and model best practices in patient handling. Be a calm, confident presence in urgent moments, helping both pets and people. Partner with the client care team to ensure seamless communication from intake to discharge.
What We're Looking For Credentials:
Licensed or license-eligible Veterinary Technician in Michigan.
Experience:
1+ years in a clinical setting preferred (new grads welcome—we will support you!).
Strengths:
Proficient in anesthesia, surgery, radiology, diagnostics, and patient triage.
Mindset:
Collaborative, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning.
Heart:
Deep compassion for animals and their people. Why Work at Omnivet?
Modern Medicine:
Full IDEXX in-house lab, digital radiography, ultrasound, Cubex, and cloud-based EzyVet PIMS. We also practice up to date anesthesia and pain control heavily relying on multimodal pain control such as epidurals, CRI's, regional anesthesia, and more.
Culture:
Transparent, respectful, growth-focused workplace where you're more than "staff"—you're a partner.
Work-Life Balance:
Sustainable schedules, rotating Saturday shifts, no overnights.
Growth:
Be part of a hospital that's expanding into specialty services —your skills will grow with us. Benefits Competitive hourly rate with weekend differentials Paid vacation and sick leave Employee pet discount Health insurance (with optional dental & vision) 401(k) with employer match Continuing education allowance Paid state license fees Uniform & wellness stipends Paid parental leave & employee discounts Relocation assistance (if applicable) At Omnivet, we honor the human-animal bond, empower pet parents, and support each other with integrity. If you're ready to practice at the top of your license and help shape the future of urgent and specialty care in Northern Michigan, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and join a team that's changing veterinary medicine—for good.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay:
$22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Continuing education credits Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance License reimbursement Paid parental leave Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance
