Credentialed Veterinary Technician - CVT or LVT - Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital

About the role

Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited facility located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. The hospital primarily serves dogs and cats, with occasional exotic patients. Established for 38 years, it is known for its dedication to client care and exceptional medical standards.

Responsibilities

• Place IV catheters, venipuncture, administer premedication, anesthesia induction & monitoring, patient preparation, surgical nursing, perioperative nursing care, dental prophylactics, radiographs, etc.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and uplifting hospital culture.
• Gain experience in surgery and anesthesia.
• Provide outstanding client service and exceptional patient care.
• Work four 10-hour shifts, with some weekend hours required.
• Occasionally work urgent care hours with shift pay differential.

Requirements

• Credentialed veterinary technician with strong technical skills.
• Experience in surgery and anesthesia is highly valued.
• A passion for client service and patient care.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle stressful situations.

Skills

• Excellent technical skills in veterinary nursing.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Long-term care, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
• Performance-based bonus eligible.

Pay

$22-26/hour (commensurate with experience).

Schedule

Four 10-hour shifts, with some weekend hours required. Urgent Care hours with shift pay differential available.