Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Emergency Location: Grand Rapids, MI Schedule: Full Time | 3 Twelve Hour Shifts Per Week - Day Shift Availability Required, 7am-7pm | Shift Bid Every 6 Months | Rotating Weekends & Holidays | Week 1- Tue/Wed/Sat Week 2- Sun/Mon/Thurs Compensation: $21-30/hr Dependent On Experience

In Your Day-To-Day, You Will

• Support veterinarians with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Apply strong technical skills, including IV catheter placement, medication administration, and monitoring of hospitalized patients.
• Perform and monitor anesthesia using ECG, SpO₂, EtCO₂, and NIBP.
• Assist with surgical procedures and provide post-operative patient care.
• Collect, handle, and prepare laboratory samples and utilize in-house diagnostic equipment.
• Document patient histories accurately and maintain up-to-date medical records within the PIMS system (EzyVet).
• Keep thorough and accurate communication logs, manage department voicemail, complete client callbacks, and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Educate and communicate with clients about their pet's condition, treatment plan, estimate review, and follow-up care.
• Help maintain hospital cleanliness, adhere to safety protocols, and assist with inventory.
• Develop advanced skills and apply them to their fullest potential.
• Participate in clinical trials, contributing to advancements in veterinary medicine and the future of pet health.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

What You Bring

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Michigan or eligible for Michigan license transfer.
• The ability to remain calm, think critically, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced emergency and critical care environment.
• A passion for delivering exceptional patient care and providing compassionate, five-star service to clients during some of their most stressful moments.
• A collaborative, team-first mindset with the flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing hospital setting.
• A desire to be part of a cohesive, hardworking team that supports one another while providing outstanding emergency veterinary care.
• Fluent English (spoken and written) is required; bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Perks & Benefits (for full time employees, unless specified otherwise):

• 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
• License fees covered for all employees including new and out-of-state transfers
• Continuing Education Allowance : $1,000/year (FT), $500/year (PT)
• 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!

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

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About Ethos Veterinary Health Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together. Join Us At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care! Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. 10992501