Certified Veterinary Technician

The role

The Certified Veterinary Technician provides skilled care to patients and service to clients. Duties include supporting veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.

What you will do

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times

Required qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) certification
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee pet discount

About the company

Park Grove Pet Hospital is an AAHA-Accredited hospital serving the Cottage Grove, Woodbury, Hastings, and greater St. Paul areas since 1972. The current owner, Dr. Cederstrom, has been with the hospital since 1992.