Veterinary Technician

Privately owned Alpena Veterinary Clinic in beautiful Northeast Michigan, is looking to add a motivated and driven Nurse to our team of compassionate care givers. Alpena Veterinary Clinic has a customer-centered approach to patient care with a continual desire to implement modern medicine. The local area is an outdoor enthusiast's dream, full of state forests, lakes, and rivers that can be enjoyed during all four seasons. This is a community of outdoor enthusiasts with beautiful lakes for fishing, playing, and just relaxing. We are a full-service animal hospital providing routine medical, surgical, and dental care, as well as support for urgent and emergency treatment cases. Our clinic is designed to feel calm, welcoming, and accessible for pets and their families, with a strong focus on preventive care, client education, and trusted long-term relationships. We have a recently remodeled small animal clinic and a equine treatment center. We take pride in offering modern medicine with a friendly home-town feel. Our clinic culture is one of knowledge, professionalism without drama; where communication is the foundation of our success. This team is driven by goals, team meetings, a dedicated leadership team with years of experience and interested in everyone’s ideas and suggestions. Our core values support our mission of “Care Comes First”. On this team you will be able to contribute to the director of our medical care, medical services and provide feedback to the leadership team. You will be part of a team where every role is respected. Our technicians and support staff are valued contributors to patient care, and we are looking for someone who appreciates that strong outcomes come from the whole team working well together. We believe a smooth transition is a must for everyone and that's what we will provide. If you are an experienced nurse, we encourage your participation in our pollicies and value your feedback. If you’re new to the field mentorship is gladly provided as well. The leader of AVC loves to learn and would encourage you to embark on conferences, classes, or wet labs to expand your knowledge and skills as well. Compensation includes: Competitive wage with Profit Sharing Health Insurance with HSA 401K with a 4% match and a Financial Advisor Loan repayment support Memberships Liability Insurance Career growth Paid sick and vacation time off. You will thrive with us if you are: Warm, approachable, and emotionally intelligent Team-minded, respectful, and collaborative Comfortable valuing input from doctors and support staff Willing to step in and help where needed Self-motivated, dependable, and open to feedback Positive and steady, including on busy or challenging days Comfortable working in a practice that is growing and evolving Interested in contributing to a supportive workplace culture Passionate about caring for both animals and the people who love them Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $35,000 - $45,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: Yes