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Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Location Grand Haven, Michigan
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Category
Veterinary Technician
Job ID
35519
Role Type
Open to Full-Time or Part-Time
Hospital
Haven Animal Hospital
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Haven Animal Hospital was established in 1993 by Grand Haven local, Dr. Barbara Bytwerk. A full-service small animal veterinary clinic, Haven Animal Hospital's team of friendly and experienced veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and staff are committed to only the best in healthcare for your beloved pets. We have a complete in-house laboratory and radiology facility, with which we provide multiple advanced services. It is our ultimate goal to provide top quality personalized veterinary services to all our patients and ensure our commitment to excellence.

Your Mission: As a licensed veterinary technician at Haven Animal Hospital to maintain a positive and upbeat attitude while helping with the care of patients. You will be assisting the veterinarian in the care of animals during dental procedures, surgeries, radiographs and other procedures as needed and communicating with clients regarding their pets’ services and needs in a nurturing manner.

Specific responsibilities & duties:

  • Manage the care of hospitalized animals & the follow up
  • Able to work weekends
  • Safetly get a surgery patient from start to finish through a procedure
  • Preform ear cytologies, fecal cytologies & blood draws
  • Setting IV catheters (in multiple areas); vaccine preparation; TPRs; setting up x-ray
  • assisting receptionist in answering phones; taking and passing messages on to appropriate staff member

Required qualifications:

  • Licensed in the LVT program from an accredited school
  • Ability to work with computers and other technology and learn PIMS Software
  • Ability to lift 50lbs or more
  • Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time
  • Team player who is outgoing, positive, energetic, self-motivated and wiliness to follow procedures and protocols
  • Experience with all labs, diagnostics & treatments
  • Recognize certain behaviors in animals
  • Learn and understand medical terminology and procedures
  • Adapt to the different needs and styles of other technicians and doctors
  • Provide exceptional customer service
  • Ability to communicate well with others

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position
If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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