Licensed Veterinary Technician

Coldwater Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus! | New LVT Grads Welcome!

We're excited to offer a $1,500 sign-on bonus for this position! Whether you're a recent LVT graduate or looking to grow your skills in a supportive environment, we’d love to meet you. We're happy to provide training—your passion for veterinary care is what matters most!

You'll also have the unique opportunity to expand your skills in specialty procedures, as Dr. Klovstad offers orthopedic and advanced soft tissue surgeries. It's a great chance to learn and grow alongside a talented surgical team!

What to Expect

As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement.
• Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today
• Continuing Education for licensed veterinary technicians.
• Bi-annual $75 scrub allowance
• Amazing team dynamic and a fantastic culture
• Fun staff events and community involvement
• Organized training schedule for professional growth
• License reimbursement
• A supportive hospital leadership team that values every team member

Salary: $20 - $25 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full-time position, 35 – 40 hours a week.

• Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (or 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Evening shifts: 1-2 times per week (12:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
• Saturdays: 1-2 per month (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
• On-call rotation:
  Every 5 weeks

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
• Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
• Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services.
• Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
• Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
• Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician in New York.
• 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 Coldwater Animal Hospital

Coldwater Animal Hospital has been providing exceptional care for pets since 1989. Founded by Dr. Korte, our hospital offers a range of services, including preventive care, dental treatments, dietary management, routine surgeries, and healthy lives for pets.

We are committed to staying up to date with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine while creating a stress-free experience for our patients. From minimizing wait times to using dimmable lights, comfortable exam mats, and gentle handling techniques, we prioritize your pet’s comfort.

At Coldwater Animal Hospital, your pet’s health and happiness are our top priorities, and we’re dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care.