Veterinary Technician Jobs in Michigan
Veterinary Technician jobs in Michigan are active and growing, with demand concentrated in small animal and mixed-practice clinics, emergency and specialty hospitals, and veterinary schools with teaching practices, at every level from entry-level clinic assistants through senior credentialed technicians. The heaviest hiring is in and around Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, where established employers like BluePearl Pet Hospital, Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center, and VCA Animal Hospitals maintain consistent openings. Emergency and critical care, dentistry, and anesthesia support are the most in-demand specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care, offering after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our hospitals offer care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in-house lab equipment.
Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to helps animals among a great team of people? Our clinic is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician or Senior Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and client service in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art urgent care clinic.
Click here to take a virtual tour of our clinic!
Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
- Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
- Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Full-time employees may be required to travel for on-site training and onboarding
- Prior customer service experience
- Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs
- This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws
Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise
- Animal handling experience including patient restraint, sample collection, and monitoring
- Clinical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, and drug calculation
- Additional duties including facility maintenance and client education
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
- 401k Match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
- One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Supplemental insurance options
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Scrub allowance
- Hands-on and E-training
- Professional growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
- Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians
About UrgentVet
Description
UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care, offering after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our hospitals offer care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in-house lab equipment.
Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to helps animals among a great team of people? Our clinic is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician or Senior Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and client service in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art urgent care clinic.
Click here to take a virtual tour of our clinic!
Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
- Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
- Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Full-time employees may be required to travel for on-site training and onboarding
- Prior customer service experience
- Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs
- This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws
Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise
- Animal handling experience including patient restraint, sample collection, and monitoring
- Clinical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, and drug calculation
- Additional duties including facility maintenance and client education
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
- 401k Match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
- One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Supplemental insurance options
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Scrub allowance
- Hands-on and E-training
- Professional growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
- Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians
About UrgentVet
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Veterinary Technician Job Market in Michigan
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consumer Goods
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in veterinary technician jobs across Michigan.
- Registered Veterinary Technician credential from the Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine required
- Associate or bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- Proficiency with patient restraint, venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, and radiography
- Experience with electronic medical records systems such as Avimark or Cornerstone
- Strong client communication skills in a fast-paced clinical environment
- CPR certification and ability to handle emergency triage situations independently
Veterinary Technician Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a veterinary technician in Michigan?
To work as a veterinary technician in Michigan, you must become a Registered Veterinary Technician by graduating from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program and passing the Veterinary Technician National Examination. Licensure is issued through the Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine under the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Most Michigan employers require active state registration before your start date, so completing the application process before you begin your job search puts you ahead.
How much do veterinary technicians make in Michigan?
Veterinary technicians in Michigan earn a median of about $49,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $37,410 for the lowest 10% to over $63,020 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire veterinary technicians in Michigan?
Employers hiring veterinary technicians in Michigan right now include Veterinary United, VCA Animal Hospitals, and BluePearl Pet Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's mix of corporate group practices, independent specialty hospitals, and university-affiliated teaching clinics means openings appear at a wide range of practice types across the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most veterinary technician jobs?
Kalamazoo, Canton, and Ann Arbor consistently lead Michigan for veterinary technician openings. Detroit's large metropolitan population drives high demand at emergency and specialty referral hospitals, while Grand Rapids supports a dense network of mixed-practice and corporate clinics, and Lansing benefits from its proximity to Michigan State University's veterinary programs and affiliated practices.
Are there remote veterinary technician jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Veterinary technician work is fundamentally hands-on, so most positions require in-clinic presence for patient care, anesthesia, and diagnostics. About 0% of veterinary technician openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to concentrate in teletriage, veterinary telemedicine support, or pharmaceutical and medical device client education.
How can I get hired as a veterinary technician in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a veterinary assistant or kennel technician role at a Michigan clinic while completing or just finishing your AVMA-accredited program. Large group practices like BluePearl and VCA locations in Michigan regularly bring on new graduates and offer structured orientation periods. Completing your RVT registration with the Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine as early as possible distinguishes you from unlicensed applicants and makes you eligible for a wider range of entry openings.
Where can I find and apply to veterinary technician jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to veterinary technician jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across clinic types, cities, and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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