Veterinary Technician – Emergency & Critical Care

Animal Hospital Maple Orchard | West Bloomfield, Michigan

$27–$31/hour + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Full-Time | 4 x 10-hour shifts | Alternating Saturdays

Are you a skilled Veterinary Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys putting your clinical knowledge to work?

Animal Hospital Maple Orchard in West Bloomfield, Michigan is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative 3-doctor practice. We are a full-service small animal hospital providing medical, surgical, dental, wellness, and urgent care for dogs and cats.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who is confident with emergency and critical-care patients, thinks quickly, and takes pride in maintaining a high standard of patient care.

What You'll Do

Our ideal candidate is comfortable caring for urgent and critical patients and can confidently prioritize multiple cases while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Key skills include:

• Emergency triage, critical care, and patient stabilization
• TPR and thorough patient monitoring
• Phlebotomy and catheter placement
• EKG monitoring
• Cystocentesis
• Male and female urinary catheter placement in dogs
• Time management and effective prioritization
• Fast, accurate execution in urgent situations
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills
• A desire to utilize your skills

We are looking for someone who is proficient, confident, and willing to share their knowledge with others. This role is a great fit for a technician who enjoys helping teammates develop their skills and contributing to a strong clinical team.

Why Animal Hospital Maple Orchard?

Our team provides comprehensive care in a modern, collaborative environment where technicians are valued for their knowledge and clinical abilities.

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside:

• A collaborative 3-doctor team
• Experienced and compassionate veterinary professionals
• A knowledgeable medical team focused on high-quality patient care
• A team that values communication, teamwork, and continued learning
• Collaboration with board-certified specialists on complex cases

Our Services

We provide a wide range of services for dogs and cats, including:

• Preventive and wellness care
• Urgent care during business hours
• Digital radiology
• Dentistry
• Routine and advanced surgery
• Comprehensive medical care
• Collaboration with specialists for complex cases

Schedule & Compensation

Full-Time Veterinary Technician

• 4 ten-hour shifts
• Alternating Saturdays
• $24 - $27/hour
• $2,500 sign-on bonus

The Technician We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who takes pride in excellent patient care, communicates effectively with the medical team, and can remain calm and organized when the pace picks up.

If you're an experienced Veterinary Technician who enjoys emergency and critical-care medicine, values teamwork, and wants to be part of a practice where your skills are utilized, we'd love to hear from you!

Animal Hospital Maple Orchard
6066 W. Maple Rd.
West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Your Impact as a Licensed Veterinary Technician

Note: The Licensed Veterinary Technician title is used in various states based on state-specific licensing and credentialing requirements. Responsibilities may vary depending on the hospital and/or state and will be outlined by the state’s Veterinary Practice Act and/or the responsible veterinarian, where applicable.

• Utilize Your Full Skillset: You'll be a vital part of the medical team, providing comprehensive patient care, including administering treatments, monitoring anesthesia, and performing lab work.
• Be a Leader and Mentor: You’ll guide and support the medical team, ensuring an efficient workflow while mentoring others to help them grow their skills and careers.
• Partner with Clients: You'll be a key point of contact for pet owners, educating them on treatments, reviewing medical records, and confidently answering their questions.
• Contribute to a Positive Culture: You'll play an active role in training, providing feedback, and maintaining the high standards of our hospital environment.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program.
• A current state veterinary technician license (LVT) in good standing.
• Proficiency in a range of technical skills, including nursing, surgery, dental care, radiology, and laboratory procedures.
• A calm and efficient approach, especially in fast-paced or stressful situations.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for working collaboratively.
• One year of experience in the veterinary industry is preferred.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.
Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.