Certified Veterinary Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) certification in MN is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Park Grove Pet Hospital

Park Grove Pet Hospital is proud to be AAHA-accredited, ensuring the highest quality care for our patients and clients. We have been serving the Cottage Grove, Woodbury, Hastings, and greater St. Paul areas since 1972, and our current owner, Dr. Cederstrom, has been with us since 1992.