Veterinary Services, Animal Healthcare, Practice Management

Licensed Veterinary Technician - LVT - CVT - South Metro Animal Emergency Care

MinnesotaOnsiteFull TimePosted 5 days ago

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Required skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician
CVT
LVT
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Triage
DVM collaboration
Client communication
IV catheters
NG tubes
central lines

Nice to have

Sign-on bonus
Overnight differential
Weekend differential
Performance-based bonuses
Mentoring teammates
Supportive leadership

Role summary

South Metro Animal Emergency Care is seeking a credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT) for its 24/7, AAHA-accredited emergency hospital in Apple Valley, MN. This role involves performing initial triage, collaborating with DVMs, communicating with clients, placing IV catheters and central lines, applying splints and bandages, monitoring anesthesia, and overseeing treatments for hospitalized and critical patients. The hospital offers a technician-forward culture with strong technician-to-doctor ratios, opportunities for growth, and flexible shift options. Competitive pay, benefits, and a sign-on bonus are included.

Licensed/Certified Emergency Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT) – Sign-on bonus!

South Metro Animal Emergency Care | Apple Valley, MN

💰 COMPETITIVE PAY + BENEFITS

$27–$35/hour, based on experience

+$6/hour overnight differential (8 PM–8 AM)

+$2/hour weekend differential

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, EAP, supplemental insurance options, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses

🩺 YOUR SKILLS. YOUR VOICE. YOUR IMPACT.

South Metro Animal Emergency Care is a growing, 24/7, AAHA-accredited emergency hospital looking for credentialed veterinary technicians who want to practice at the top of their license.

Our technicians are valued medical professionals with a real voice in patient care, treatment decisions, and hospital flow. You'll work directly with DVMs in a collaborative, technician-forward environment with strong staffing support—typically 2 CVT/LVTs and 2 veterinary assistants per doctor.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY TO DAY

Our cases include toxins, foreign bodies, urinary obstructions, respiratory emergencies, trauma, surgical emergencies, and hospitalized or critical patients.

Your responsibilities may include:

Performing initial triage and collaborating directly with DVMs

Reviewing treatment plans with clients and answering questions with empathy and confidence

Placing IV catheters, NG tubes, central lines, and PICC lines

Applying splints and bandages

Running and monitoring anesthesia for surgical procedures

Performing and overseeing treatments for hospitalized patients

Monitoring and advocating for patients throughout their stay

Mentoring teammates and supporting a collaborative team

❤️ WHY SOUTH METRO?

Technician-forward culture that values your knowledge and experience

Strong technician-to-doctor ratios and meaningful autonomy

Hands-on emergency medicine experience and opportunities to expand your skills

Supportive leadership and teammates who help one another

8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts with swing and overnight options

Whether you're an experienced emergency technician or a strong GP technician ready to transition into emergency medicine, we'll support your growth.

🐾 OUR CORE VALUES

Respect • Wow Service • Learning • Fun • Communication • Doing the Right Thing

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

For more information about our hospital, visit smaec.com

To apply, contact Christine Strassburg at christine.strassburg@lakefieldvet.com or apply at careers.lakefieldvet.com

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Compensation Range$27—$35 USD

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