Veterinary Technician, Ophthalmology
Byron Center, MI Posted recently
- $21.00 per hour
- Full time
- Monday - Thursday
- Specialty
- Credential preferred
Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, CE allowance, Paid time off, License fees paid
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About this job
Veterinary Technician, Ophthalmology
Location: Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Byron Center
Schedule: Monday - Thursday 730am-530pm
Compensation: $21/hr +, Experience Will Determine Starting Wage
Why Join Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital
We believe in respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our team values kindness, teamwork, and a gossip-free, solution-focused work environment. We lift each other up and grow together.
Since opening in 2021 as the second location of our trusted veterinary care group (est. 1991), AESH Byron Center has continued to set the standard in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine.
Our 10,000 sq. ft. hospital is open 24/7 and offers advanced care in Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology and Cardiology. Here, you’ll play a critical role in providing gold-standard care. Make a meaningful impact by participating in clinical trials that drive advancements in veterinary care and improve the lives of pets!
About You:
You’re a detail-oriented technician with solid technical skills, especially in anesthesia and surgical support, and ideally with experience in ophthalmology. You are calm under pressure, communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You’re passionate about learning, value teamwork, and are committed to delivering exceptional care to every patient.
In Your Day to Day, You Will:
Assist the Ophthalmologist during appointments and surgical procedures
Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration
Provide surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, and post-op care
Support patient restraint, comfort, and general nursing care
Educate clients on patient conditions and post-operative instructions
Conduct specialized ophthalmic diagnostics (e.g., Schirmer tear tests, tonometry, ocular ultrasound, ERG), if trained
Maintain sterile field and perform sterile scrubs
Accurately maintain patient records and documentation
Participate in staff training and ongoing professional development
Support hospital cleanliness, inventory, and safety protocols
What You Bring:
Minimum 2 years of relevant veterinary technical experience
Advanced skill set in ophthalmology preferred (but not required)
Strong anesthesia knowledge and surgical support experience
Ability to lift and restrain animals up to 40 lbs
Excellent communication and organizational skills
LVT preferred but not required
Full-Time Perks & Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision -Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best.
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Discounted Employee Pet Insurance
- Continuing Education Allowance: $1,000/year (FT), $500/year (PT)
- License fees covered for all employees including new and out-of-state transfers
- Paid Time Off
- Access to Ethos-wide expansive VetBloom Learning and Development platform with RACE approved CE
- In depth tier training program for both Veterinary Assistants and Licensed Veterinary Technicians
- Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks for continued LVT growth and aspiring VTS team members
- Monthly in-house CE presented for all team members
- And more
Hospital Highlights
- 24-Hour Critical Care and Emergency Services
- 10 exam rooms, 3 state-of-the-art surgical suites
- On-site diagnostics, including ultrasound and CT
- Full In-house diagnostic lab
- Dedicated glass-enclosed critical care/ICU suite
- Independent GI & Respiratory isolation wards
- Feline-specific hospitalization ward
- Conference center for CE and community events
We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest
level, together.
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin,
veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on
qualifications, competence, merit, and business need
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Listed pay $21.00 per hour ($43,680 a year at 2,080 hours). That is 12% below the Michigan median of $23.90 an hour for vet techs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet tech pay guide
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