Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician/Assistant - LVT/CVT in Andover, MN

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and skilled Veterinary Technician to join our pack! If you love helping animals feel their best, thrive in a team environment, and can handle a little fur, slobber, and the occasional dramatic patient, we’d love to meet you!

 What You’ll Do: Your Daily Adventures

• Be a Pet Detective: Gather patient histories, record vital signs, assess patient conditions, and help our veterinary team get to the bottom of every sniffle, scratch, and suspicious limp.
• Master the Art of Comfort: Restrain and handle animals safely and gently while providing plenty of reassurance, patience, and the occasional belly rub when appropriate.
• Assist the Medical Dream Team: Support veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, and other medical procedures.
• Lab Coat, Activate!: Collect and prepare samples, perform diagnostic tests, run laboratory equipment, and help deliver accurate, timely results.
• Medication Mission: Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian, following proper protocols and carefully monitoring patients.
• Recovery Room Rockstar: Monitor anesthesia, track vital signs, assist with surgical preparation, and keep a watchful eye on patients during recovery.
• Keep It Clean, Keep It Safe: Sterilize instruments, disinfect treatment areas, maintain equipment, and help keep our clinic sparkling and ready for action.
• Client Communication Champion: Welcome pet parents, answer questions within your scope of practice, explain home-care instructions, and provide compassionate support when worries run high.
• Organizational Wizard: Maintain accurate medical records, manage supplies, and help keep appointments and daily workflows running smoothly.
• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Collaborate with veterinarians, fellow technicians, assistants, and client care team members to provide outstanding patient care.
• Spread the Love: Help create a positive, fear-conscious environment where pets feel safe, clients feel supported, and coworkers feel appreciated.

 What Makes You a Great Fit?

• A genuine love for animals and a big heart for the people who love them.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a calm, caring approach.
• The ability to multitask, think on your feet, and stay composed when the clinic gets busy.
• A team-first attitude, a willingness to learn, and a good sense of humor.
• Comfort working with animals of different sizes, temperaments, and medical needs.
• Veterinary Technician education, credentialing, or relevant clinical experience as required for the position and applicable local regulations.
• A commitment to patient safety, compassionate care, and continued professional growth.

 What We Offer

• A supportive, collaborative team that appreciates your skills and celebrates your wins.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your veterinary knowledge.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of pets and their families.
• Plenty of tail wags, happy purrs, and unforgettable moments.
• A workplace where compassion matters, teamwork counts, and your contributions are valued.

Benefits, compensation, schedule, and professional development opportunities will be discussed during the hiring process.

Ready to Join Our Pack?

If you’re passionate about animal care, love being part of a team, and want to turn your compassion into a career that matters, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help us make every paw, purr, and patient feel their very best. 

Because caring for animals isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are!

For more detailed information about our hospital, our team, and the exceptional services we provide, please visit our website: andoveranimalhospital.biz.

To apply, please contact Christine Erickson at christine.erickson@lakefieldvet.com or apply at careers.lakefieldvet.com.

Pay Range: $22-$26.50/hour

Benefits:

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Employer Paid STD and LTD

Eligible for performance-based bonus

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Lakefield Veterinary Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and applicants.