Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) | Cat-Only Practice TLC Cat Clinic

Practice: TLC Cat Clinic, located in Plymouth, MN, specializes in providing high-quality, compassionate veterinary care exclusively for cats. Our mission is to foster strong human-animal bonds through a focus on preventive care, responsible pet ownership, and client education. We proudly serve Plymouth and neighboring areas. At TLC Cat Clinic, we are committed to ensuring the well-being of feline companions in a warm and welcoming environment. More about the Role: Not all veterinary technician roles are created equal. At TLC Cat Clinic, we’ve intentionally built a different kind of environment—one that’s quieter, more focused, and designed around what cats (and the people who love them) actually need. If you’re looking to practice high-quality medicine without the chaos of barking dogs, heavy restraint, or snowy patient walks, this may be the change you’ve been hoping for. Why TLC Cat Clinic? We are a feline-exclusive, Fear Free-focused practice, which means: Patients are generally under 20 lbs Minimal noise, calmer workflow No nights or weekends (M-F, 9am-6pm) Emphasis on low-stress handling (Churu > force, always) The ability to truly specialize in feline medicine Streamlined inventory & pharmacy (yes, it matters) And... a healthy supply of lint rollers Pay: $22 - $25 Competencies: Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care. Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to others’ ideas. Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care. Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback. Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients. Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction. Essential Responsibilities: Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed. Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education. Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery. Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories. Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures. Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams. Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian. Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment. Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients. Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc. Any other duties as assigned. Requirements/Qualifications: Previous veterinary experience preferred Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc. Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety Benefits Offered: Paid time off Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance Retirement benefits or accounts Bonus incentive Flexible work schedules Career and professional development Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. Pay Range: USD $22.00 - $25.00 /Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr