Certified Veterinary Technician

Certified Veterinary Technician – Small Animal 

Midwest Veterinary Dental Services

Elkhorn, WI

Part-time

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Midwest Veterinary Dental Services, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself. 

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. 

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are
At Midwest Veterinary Dental Services, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. 

We provide all aspects of dentistry from routine dental exams and equilibration to advanced dentistry such as fillings, endodontics, periodontal therapies, and oral surgery.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Midwest Veterinary Dental Services is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. 

• Required: 2 years previous veterinary office experience
• Required: Active CVT license
• Required: High School graduate or equivalent

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must be able to operate a computer, including basic typing skills
• Must be able to learn and operate various veterinary software applications
• Proficient operation of various office equipment (copier, scanner, fax machine)
• Basic filing skills
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Effective in multi-tasking (prioritizing and accomplishing tasks)
• Effectively handle stressful situations
• Maintain a positive work environment
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• The ability to work collectively with team members

• Maintain professional and courteous demeanor in challenging/stressful situations
• Prepare and maintain exam, treatment, and surgical rooms
• Greet clients and patients
• Assist with incoming calls when needed
• Obtain patient history and updates from clients
• The ability to perform and/or assist with diagnostic procedures
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
• The ability to calculate medication dosages
• Review patient instructions with clients and distribute educational materials
• Obtain blood samples-cephalic/saphenous/jugular
• Process and submit lab work both in house and to outside labs
• Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and surgical supplies (gowns,
• towels, etc.)
• The ability to properly run an autoclave
• Clerical duties such as filing, copying, and faxing
• Maintain order to public areas (waiting room, exam rooms, kennel area, etc.)
• Place IV catheters and assist with surgical equipment monitoring (anesthesia,
• ventilator, fluid pump, etc.)
• Provide general aspects of after-hours and on-call service, if applicable
• Assist in medical trial studies and resident projects as requested
• Other duties as assigned
• Help retrieve the pat