Job Overview
Job description
- Salary:
- USD 23 - 29 per hour
- Location:
- Cottage Grove, MN
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
Certified Veterinary Technician
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts (7:45am-6pm) with a designated day off. 36-40 hours per week. No weekend hours!
Park Grove Pet Hospital i s hiring a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
What to Expect as a Certified Vet Tech with Park Grove Pet Hospital
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) certification in MN is required.
- 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.
About Park Grove Pet Hospital
At Park Grove Pet Hospital, we’re proud to be AAHA-accredited, ensuring the highest quality care for our patients and clients. Serving the Cottage Grove, Woodbury, Hastings, and greater St. Paul areas since 1972, we’ve built a trusted, long-standing relationship with the community. Our current owner, Dr. Cederstrom, has been with us since 1992, taking over in 2001. Pets deserve the best, and we’re committed to providing just that!
#LVTECH
- Role:
- Certified Veterinary Technician
Company profile
Veterinary Practice Partners
vetpracticepartners.comVeterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is a community-driven practice partnership group for veterinary hospitals, offering a co-ownership model in which doctor partners co-own their practices with VPP rather than selling them. The vet-first organization provides support, strategies and resources while promoting clinical autonomy and preserving each hospital's identity, culture and legacy. It works with veterinarians who want to build a practice from the ground up or grow an existing one, and its executive team supports hospitals across the country. Press Ganey ranked it in the 99th percentile for doctor partner satisfaction.
