Veterinary Technician - Animal Care Center

🐾 Veterinary Technician – Baxter, MN

✨ $18–$23/Hour | No Regular Weekends | Growth Opportunities ✨

Voted Best in the Area for Veterinary Clinics and Grooming Facilities, Animal Care Center is looking for a full-time or part-time Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our collaborative 3-doctor team in Minnesota’s beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area!

🌟 Why You'll Love Working Here

🐾 Your Skills Are Valued & Utilized
With an exceptional 2:1 technician-to-doctor ratio, our LVTs have the support and opportunity to practice advanced technical skills and play an important role in patient care.

🩺 Get Hands-On with Surgery & Anesthesia
Our Veterinary Technicians are an integral part of our surgical team, including inducing anesthesia, intubating patients, monitoring procedures, and managing dedicated technician appointments. Your skills matter here!

📈 Grow Your Career
We believe in investing in our technicians and creating opportunities to grow. Experienced technicians have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and grow into a Lead Veterinary Technician role, taking on additional responsibilities while helping support and mentor the team.

🌴 Real Work-Life Balance
Our hospital is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with no regular evening, weekend, or holiday shifts. Full-time technicians work either four or five days per week and receive a full one-hour lunch break every shift.

💰 Optional Extra Earning Opportunities
Want to pick up additional income? LVTs can participate in our after-hours emergency on-call program from 5:00 PM–10:00 PM on weekends. On-call team members receive an on-call stipend PLUS a minimum of two hours of time-and-a-half pay whenever called into the hospital.

❤️ A Team That Knows How to Have Fun

We believe a great workplace is about more than just great medicine. Our team enjoys spring and summer parties, celebrations, and opportunities to connect outside of work. We’re a supportive, collaborative group that values professional growth, work-life balance, and having fun together!

🌲 Live & Work in the Brainerd Lakes Area

Located in Minnesota’s beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area, you’ll have access to amazing year-round recreation right outside of work. Enjoy sunny summer days on the area’s many lakes, scenic hiking and biking trails, boating, fishing, golf, and more. When winter arrives, enjoy snowmobiling, skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and fat-tire biking. Add in wonderful restaurants, local events, and activities in every season, and there’s always something to explore!

💵 Pay

$18–$23 per hour, based on experience

🐾 Build Your Career With Us

At Animal Care Center, you’ll join a professional, collaborative, and supportive team committed to exceptional medical, surgical, and dental care. We value our technicians, encourage continued growth, and want you to build a rewarding, long-term career with us.

Ready to join a team where your skills are valued, your career can grow, and your life outside of work matters? We’d love to meet you!

For more information about our hospital, visit AnimalCareCenterBaxter.com

To apply: Contact Christine Erickson at christine.erickson@lakefieldvet.com or apply at careers.lakefieldvet.com

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will assist the Veterinarian in diagnosing and treating pets in a small
practice. This position is responsible for maintaining medical charts, completing
preparatory procedures for Veterinarians, and providing general healthcare information
to clients. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and
may vary depending on the location.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Essential Functions):

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing,
WOW Service, and Fun
• Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional service to
clients while maintaining maximum productivity
• Obtain patient medical history from the client and referring veterinarians as needed
• Perform initial evaluation of pet’s condition, collect information from client,
observe pet's behavior, and checks vital statistics
• Complete preparatory procedures and assist the Veterinarian throughout the
rest of the examination, diagnosis, procedures, and treatment phases
• Restrain pets during exams as needed
• Create and maintain patient medical records and documentation
• Obtain and prepare various samples including blood, urine, and fecal samples
for diagnostic testing.
• Perform laboratory tests on samples and update the patient’s medical chart
• Educate clients about pet health needs, nutrition, and preventative care
• Perform X-rays and provide results to the Veterinarian
• Fill prescriptions under the direction of a Veterinarian
• Administer injections, vaccines, and medication with supervision and under the
direction of a Veterinarian
• Perform dental prophylaxis, venipunctures, catheterization, and other procedures
under supervision of a Veterinarian
• Prepare patient, medications, and equipment for surgery
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and
ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care
to pets
• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum
standards of care
• Perform other duties or projects as requested

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (Essential Qualifications):

Education:
• Associate’s Degree from a two-year veterinary technology program with
accreditation from the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA).
Professional Licenses/Certifications:
• Licensing requirements for Veterinary Technicians vary by state
• Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) when required by the
state)
• State-recognized veterinary technician certification (CVT, LVT, or RVT) with
credential in good standing required

Experience:
• None

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
• Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures
• Strong organizational and time management skills including managing multiple
priorities
• Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring,
compassionate, and tactful manner
• Basic knowledge of the generic and brand names, common uses, and side effects of
drugs utilized in a veterinary practice
• Basic knowledge of medical equipment and terminology
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft
Outlook, Word, Excel, and Practice Management software (PIMS)

• Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-
oriented approach

• Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear.
The team member must frequently use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision
abilities are required to do this job including close vision. This position requires walking and/or
standing for long periods of time, bending, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions. Must be
able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted, 75 lbs. with assistance. Working environment may be stressful
with aggressive, frightened, abused or injured pets that may bite or scratch. Must be able to work
flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

 

 

ABOUT LAKEFIELD VETERINARY GROUP 

We believe exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people.  

 

We partner with hospitals across the country to preserve what makes each practice special - its people, culture, and connection to community - while providing the operational support and resources that allow teams to thrive.  

 

As we grow, we are committed to creating an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding care. 

 

Our Values 

Our culture is built on five core values that guide how we work and serve: 

• Respect 

• Learning 

• Do the Right Thing 

• Wow Service 

• Fun 

If these resonate with you, you’ll fit right in. 

 

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.