Licensed Veterinary Technician

Grayling Hospital for Animals is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide high-quality nursing care to companion animals in our full-service clinic. Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, lab testing, and patient monitoring. The LVT will educate clients on preventative care, medications, and post-op instructions, maintain accurate medical records, and ensure a clean, safe treatment environment. Our close-knit, community-focused team offers strong mentorship, opportunities to expand clinical skills, and meaningful connection with pets and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to companion animals, including restraint, treatments, and monitoring
• Assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, and medical procedures
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery under veterinary supervision
• Provide dental prophylaxis, including scaling, polishing, and dental radiographs as directed
• Collect and process laboratory samples; run in-house lab tests and interpret basic results
• Obtain and position patients for radiographs while following safety protocols
• Educate clients on preventative care, medication administration, nutrition, and post-operative instructions
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records, charts, and treatment notes
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and infection control in exam, treatment, and surgery areas
• Assist with inventory management and proper handling of medications and supplies

Required Skills

• Small animal nursing care
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Veterinary dentistry and dental prophylaxis
• Radiology positioning and safety
• Laboratory sample collection and processing
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Medication dosing and administration
• Client communication and education
• Medical recordkeeping
• Infection control and clinic sanitation