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Licensed Veterinary Technician - CVT or LVT - South Metro Animal Emergency Care
South Metro Animal Emergency Care - Apple Valley, Minnesota
Source: Lakefield Veterinary Group careers · View original posting
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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 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 christine.strassburg@lakefieldvet.com or apply at careers.lakefieldvet.com
Compensation
Compensation Range
$27 — $35 USD
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