Certified Veterinary Technician

About the role

Alexandria Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of Minnesota
• Proficiency in the following skills:
• Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
• Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
• Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
• Client education and communication
• Effective teamwork and professional communication skills

Qualifications

• Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

Skills

• Skills not specified

Benefits

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of Minnesota
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance

Pay

Compensation: $18-$20 per hour, for each hour worked

Schedule and compensation

This is a full or part-time position, with a flexible 5/8 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday and Saturdays on rotation.

Full-time Benefits Package

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of Minnesota.
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance

Minimum qualifications and skill set

• 2 to 3 years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of Minnesota
• Proficiency in the following skills:
• Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
• Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
• Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
• Client education and communication
• Effective teamwork and professional communication skills