Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician - LVT - Emergency Overnight - South Metro Animal Emergency Care (SMAEC)

• Overnight Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Emergency & Critical Care
• South Metro Animal Emergency Care | Apple Valley, MN
• 💰 COMPETITIVE PAY + BENEFITS

$34–$38/hour

, based on experience

+$6/hour overnight differential

(8 PM–8 AM)

• +$2/hour weekend differential
• $2,500 sign-on bonus paid after 6 months of employment
• PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, EAP, supplemental insurance options, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses

🩺 READY TO LEAD? READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

This is more than an overnight technician position. It's an opportunity to lead, mentor, inspire, and help shape the future of a 24/7 Emergency Veterinary team!

South Metro Animal Emergency Care (SMAEC) is a growing, 24/7, AAHA-accredited emergency hospital seeking an experienced, motivated, and confident

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to step into a leadership role within our Emergency and Critical Care department.

We're looking for someone who isn't afraid to take charge, enjoys developing others, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and understands what it takes to build a strong, cohesive overnight team.

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 credentialed technicians and 2 veterinary assistants per doctor.

WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY EXCITING?

Lead with purpose:

Take ownership of overnight clinical operations and serve as a key leader for the team.

Build a great team:

Mentor, coach, develop, and empower technicians and assistants to reach their full potential.

Make a clinical impact:

Work alongside emergency veterinarians to provide exceptional care for critical and emergency patients.

Partner with leadership:

Work closely with the Hospital Leadership Team and Medical Director to align clinical goals, improve hospital operations, strengthen team performance, and drive continued growth within the Emergency Department.

Have a voice:

Collaborate with hospital leadership on department initiatives, workflow improvements, team development, and clinical excellence.

Drive accountability:

Help establish consistency, communication, teamwork, and high clinical standards across overnight operations.

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 will include: Leading and supporting overnight clinical operations while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Performing initial triage and collaborating directly with DVMs to prioritize patient needs.
• 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, accountable team.
• Partnering with hospital leadership to improve workflows, communication, and overall department performance.
• WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
• Someone who: Holds a current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential.
• Has a strong background in veterinary emergency and critical care.
• Is confident in their technical skills and clinical decision-making.
• Is a natural leader who leads by example.
• Has a passion for mentoring and developing others.
• Can confidently navigate challenging situations and make sound decisions.
• Understands that great leadership means supporting, motivating, and holding a team accountable.
• Values collaboration and wants to be an active partner in hospital leadership.
• Is ready to take ownership and make a difference.
• ❤️ WHY SOUTH METRO?
• Technician-forward culture that values your knowledge, experience, and clinical skills.
• 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.
• A collaborative environment where your voice matters.
• 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts, with swing and overnight options.
• 🐾 OUR CORE VALUES
• Respect • Wow Service • Learning • Fun • Communication • Doing the Right Thing
• We're not just looking for someone to fill an overnight schedule. We're looking for a leader who wants to build something great.
• If you're ready to take the next step in your veterinary career, influence the direction of a team, partner with hospital leadership, and make a lasting impact in emergency medicine, we want to meet you!
• Step into leadership. Build your team. Shape the future.
• 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.