Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician

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, MondayFriday, 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!

Western Veterinary Partners