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

Lakefield Veterinary Group•Apple Valley, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

South Metro Animal Emergency Care (SMAEC), a growing, 24/7, AAHA-accredited emergency hospital in Apple Valley, Minnesota, is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to lead its overnight Emergency and Critical Care team. The role oversees overnight clinical operations, supports high standards of patient care, and helps develop a strong, cohesive team. Technicians work directly with emergency veterinarians in a collaborative, technician-forward environment with strong staffing support, typically two credentialed technicians and two veterinary assistants per doctor. The Lead LVT mentors, coaches, and empowers technicians and assistants; partners with the Hospital Leadership Team and Medical Director on clinical goals, operations, workflows, team performance, and department growth; and promotes consistency, communication, teamwork, and accountability. Cases include toxins, foreign bodies, urinary obstructions, respiratory emergencies, trauma, surgical emergencies, and hospitalized or critical patients. Shift options include 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts, including swing and overnight options. Compensation is $34–$38 per hour based on experience, plus a $6-per-hour overnight differential for 8 PM–8 AM and a $2-per-hour weekend differential. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is paid after six months of employment. Benefits include PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program, supplemental insurance options, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

Requirements

Hold a current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential.
Have a strong background in veterinary emergency and critical care.
Be confident in technical skills and clinical decision-making.
Demonstrate leadership by example.
Have a passion for mentoring and developing others.
Navigate challenging situations and make sound decisions.
Support, motivate, and hold a team accountable.
Value collaboration and be ready to partner with hospital leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead and support overnight clinical operations while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Perform initial triage and collaborate directly with veterinarians to prioritize patient needs.
Review treatment plans with clients and answer questions with empathy and confidence.
Place IV catheters, NG tubes, central lines, and PICC lines.
Apply splints and bandages.
Run and monitor anesthesia for surgical procedures.
Perform and oversee treatments for hospitalized patients.
Monitor and advocate for patients throughout their stay.
Mentor teammates and support a collaborative, accountable team.
Partner with hospital leadership to improve workflows, communication, and overall department performance.
Coach, develop, and empower technicians and assistants.
Help establish consistency, communication, teamwork, accountability, and high clinical standards across overnight operations.