Certified Veterinary Technician

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Cottage Grove, MN Until 9/16/2026 First posted July 18, 2026 Last posted July 18, 2026
Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician

Salary: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour,  determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

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 is 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.

 Key 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.  

  Qualifications:  

  • 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!

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About this role

Summary

Provide veterinary care, client communication, lab work, and animal handling at a pet hospital.

Job title

Certified Veterinary Technician

Experience level

certified level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Cottage Grove, MN; no remote work allowed

Salary

$23k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Certified Veterinary Techniciananimal handlingveterinary procedureslab workradiographsIV catheter placementmedical records management

Preferred skills

animal restraintclient communication

Specializations

animal handlingveterinary proceduresclient communicationlab workradiographs
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cottage Grove, MN, USA

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