LICENSED/CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN - CVT/LVT – EMERGENCY 

Your skills matter. Your voice matters. And in emergency medicine, your expertise can make all the difference.

Are you a CVT/LVT looking for a hospital where you can use your full skill set, take ownership of patient care, and be genuinely valued as a medical professional? At South Metro Animal Emergency Care, our technicians are an essential part of the medical team—not just support staff.

We are a 24/7, AAHA-accredited emergency hospital in Apple Valley, MN, and we’re growing our team! We’re looking for credentialed veterinary technicians who are passionate about patient care, teamwork, and continuing to grow their skills in emergency medicine.

🩺 PRACTICE AT THE TOP OF YOUR LICENSE

At South Metro, technicians are trusted with meaningful responsibility and have a real voice in patient care and hospital flow. You’ll work closely with our DVMs and play an important role in patient care, client communication, and keeping the hospital moving.

Our typical cases include:

• Toxins
• Foreign bodies
• Urinary obstructions
• Respiratory emergencies
• Trauma
• Surgical emergencies
• Hospitalized and critical patients

Your day-to-day 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
• Overseeing and performing treatments for hospitalized patients
• Monitoring and advocating for patients throughout their stay
• Mentoring and supporting teammates

👥 YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE TO DO IT ALL YOURSELF

Emergency medicine is challenging enough without being understaffed.

Our staffing model is designed to give technicians the support they need to provide excellent patient care. We typically have 2 CVT/LVTs and 2 veterinary assistants per doctor, so you have a strong team around you and aren’t constantly stretched beyond your limits.

❤️ WHY TECHNICIANS LOVE SOUTH METRO

We believe great patient care starts with a team that feels supported, respected, and heard.

Here, you’ll find:

• A technician-forward culture where your knowledge and experience are valued
• Strong technician-to-doctor ratios
• Real autonomy and responsibility in patient care
• Hands-on exposure to emergency medicine
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your skills
• Supportive leadership that believes in utilizing technicians to the top of their license
• A collaborative team environment where people genuinely help one another
• 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts
• Day, swing, and overnight shifts available
• A fast-paced environment where no two shifts are exactly alike
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference for pets and their families when they need you most

Whether you’re an experienced emergency technician or a strong GP technician ready to take the next step, we’ll support your growth into emergency medicine.

💰 COMPETITIVE PAY + BENEFITS

$24–$32/hour, based on experience

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

+$2/hour weekend shift differential

Sign-on Bonus Available!

Benefits include:

• PTO
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-Term Care insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Eligibility for performance-based bonus

🐾 OUR CORE VALUES

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

These aren’t just words on a wall. They’re the values we bring to our patients, clients, and one another every day.

🌟 READY TO DO MORE WITH YOUR SKILLS?

If you’re looking for a hospital where you can grow your emergency medicine skills, work alongside a supportive team, and be trusted to make a real difference, South Metro Animal Emergency Care could be the place for you.

Come be part of a team where your skills, voice, and passion truly matter.

LEARN MORE & APPLY

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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