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

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

• 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 day, 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 [email protected] or apply at careers.lakefieldvet.com

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Compensation

Range

$27—$35 USD