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Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)—Northbrook Animal Hospital
Northbrook Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our three-doctor team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys a combination of outpatient care, surgery, and dentistry and wants to take ownership of our surgical workflow.
Our newly renovated hospital is investing in updated equipment, including a new dental scaling machine and dental table, ultrasound, and patient monitoring equipment, as we work toward AAHA accreditation. We are looking for a technician who wants to contribute to high-quality medicine and grow with a hospital that is continuing to advance.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
· Taking ownership of surgical patients from preparation through recovery
· Performing anesthesia induction, intubation, monitoring, and recovery
· Assisting with surgical and dental procedures and maintaining aseptic technique
· Performing dental cleanings and dental radiographs
· Monitoring hospitalized and procedural patients and communicating changes to the veterinary team
· Providing compassionate, low-stress patient care
· Maintaining accurate medical and anesthesia records
· Communicating treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients
· Supporting equipment readiness, inventory, and hospital quality improvement initiatives
Schedule and compensation:
- $25–$30 per hour, for each hour worked
- Full-time or part-time, Monday–Friday, with 4/10s and 1 rotating Saturday shift per month
Full-time Benefits Package*:
- $2,000 bonus based on active veterinary technician credentials in Minnesota
- $500–$1,000 CE allowance based on tenure and credentials
- 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
- Paid license renewals and memberships
- Unlimited Diet Coke – we’re serious about supporting our team!
Minimum qualifications:
- 3+ years of veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting
- Current Licensed Veterinary Technician in good standing in Minnesota**
- Strong experience in surgery and anesthesia
- Dental experience, including prophylaxis and dental radiography
- Strong patient care, communication, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the veterinary team
- Commitment to continued learning and high-quality patient care
**Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply.
About Northbrook Animal Hospital:
Located in the Brooklyn Park and Coon Rapids area, Northbrook Animal Hospital provides wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, behavior counseling, and more. Our newly renovated hospital combines modern equipment with a warm, collaborative environment where our three-doctor team and talented support staff are committed to providing excellent patient and client care. If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of surgery and anesthesia, utilize your full skill set, and grow with a hospital investing in its future, we'd love to meet you.
And yes, there's Diet Coke. Plenty of it. If you think you'd make a great addition to our hospital team, APPLY TODAY!
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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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