Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician | Emergency | $21-30/hr Dependent On Experience | $3/Hour Applicable Shift Differentials (Hours Between 11pm & 7am) | Grand Rapids, MI

Full-Time | 3 Twelve Hour Shifts Per Week | Rotating Weekends & Holidays | Shift Bids

Part-Time | Rotating Weekends & Holidays | Scheduled Based On Availability 

Schedule & Compensation:

• Overnight availability required

• Rotating weekends and 3/6 holidays required

• $21-30 per hour, based on experience and skillset

• $3 shift differential for hours worked between 11pm-7am

• Shift bid every 6 months

Full-Time Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision -Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best.

• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA

• 401(k) with employer match

• Discounted Employee Pet Insurance

• Continuing Education Allowance : $1,000/year (FT), $500/year (PT)

• License fees covered for all employees including new and out-of-state transfers

• Paid Time Off

• Access to Ethos-wide expansive VetBloom Learning and Development platform with RACE approved CE

• In depth tier training program for both Veterinary Assistants and Licensed Veterinary Technicians

• Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks for continued LVT growth and aspiring VTS team members

• Monthly in-house CE presented for all team members

• And more!

Qualifications:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in Michigan or eligible for license transfer.

• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, and treatments. 

• Strong technical skills; IVC placement, administering medications, and monitoring hospitalized patients

• Perform and monitor anesthesia (ECG, SpO₂, EtCO₂, NIBP)

• Provide surgical support and post-op care

• Handle and prepare lab samples; operate in-house diagnostics

• Accurately record histories and update medical records in the PIMS system (EzyVet)

• Maintain accurate and detailed communication logs, handle department voicemail, client callbacks, and documentation.

• Educate and communicate with clients regarding their pet's condition, treatment plans, review of estimates, and follow-up care .

• Maintain hospital cleanliness, follow safety protocols, and support inventory.

• Ability to learn advanced skills and use them to the fullest.

• Ability to participate in clinical trials and as a result, be a part of improving medicine for pet health for the future

• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

About Us:

Teamwork & Culture:

We believe in respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our team values kindness, teamwork, and a gossip-free, solution-focused work environment. We lift each other up and grow together.

Founded in 1991, Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Grand Rapids is committed to delivering the highest level of veterinary care. We recently expanded into a brand new, 10,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility, open 24/7 to better serve our community—and offer more opportunities for our dedicated team.

Hospital Highlights:

• 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care

• 9 Exam rooms

• Dedicated feline-specific hospitalization ward

• Dedicated glass-enclosed critical care/ICU suite

• State-of-the-art surgery center with 3 operating rooms

• On-site advanced on-site diagnostics including Ultrasound and CT

• Fully equipped 24-hour diagnostic laboratory 

• Independent GI & Respiratory isolation wards

• Conference center for continuing education and community events

We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

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Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com. .

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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