Do you find yourself thinking about a position that creates change and makes a difference? Do you have compassion for animals and are excited about the opportunity to educate others on the importance of preventative medicine? Then this is the position for you!

We are looking for a medically skilled, detail-oriented applicant who is compassionate, up-beat and driven to join our amazing team as a Certified Veterinary Technician. We are looking for someone who is a self starter and enjoys a fast-paced environment. Our staff focuses on client education and preventative medicine. Skilled, critical thinking and the ability to anticipate are essential to help ensure the best patient care and client service is met.

We are an AAHA accredited clinic, which practices high quality team-based care while providing exceptional client service. LFPC was opened in 2017 and is locally owned and operated. Our clinic focuses on providing both excellent veterinary care and client service. We focus on team-based care and a strong team culture. We value our employees and believe they are essential to achieving these goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

Effective client communication and education
Obtaining patient histories and processing payments for services and products
Provide safe and effective handling and restraint
Phlebotomy
Collect and prepare diagnostic samples
Reading lab sample and processing samples for reference labs
Nursing care for hospitalized patient
Anesthesia monitoring
Dental charting and cleaning
Be able to accurately position for digital radiographs
Basic Husbandry
Clear Communication with doctors and support staff
Assist in maintaining practice equipment

Requirements:

Associate's or bachelor's degree in veterinary technology from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited program - Required
Certification preferred
1-year veterinary experience preferred, but open to new graduates
Foster collaborative relationships with other team members
Be able to work in a professional and positive manner with attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment and prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner.
Must be an effective communicator among team members and contribute to a harmonious workplace
Must be able to accurately enter data into computer system and have basic math and money handling skills.
Must be comfortable working with dogs and cats
Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 40 pounds unassisted.
Endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended period

Schedule

Clinic is open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday; and 8am to 1pm Saturdays
Full-Time employees are scheduled for 4 weekdays per week, and 2 Saturdays per month

Benefits (Full-Time Employees – 30+ Hours/Week)

Health Reimbursement Account (employer sponsored $4,000 per year)
Dependent Care Assistance (employer sponsored $2,000 per year)
Paid Time Off – 2 weeks+ per year
Paid Holidays
Continuing Education Allowance
Extra PTO to attend CE
MAVT Dues
Certification Renewal Fee Reimbursement
Retirement Plan match
Staff Discounts
Incentive Bonuses

Practice Highlights

No Extended Hours
Modern Facility with many windows and a team break room
New Equipment
Dedicated Dental & Surgical Suites
Every Other Week Paid Team Meeting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

Continuing education credits
Employee discount
Health savings account
License reimbursement
Paid time off

Schedule:

10 hour shift
Day shift
Rotating weekends

Experience:

Veterinary Technician: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

degree in veterinary technology by an accredited program (Required)
Veterinary Technician Certification/License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Lakeville, MN 55044 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Lakeville Family Pet Clinic

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