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

Lakefield Veterinary Group•Apple Valley, MN

2d•$34 - $38•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 overnight operations in its Emergency and Critical Care department. The role involves leading, mentoring, and developing technicians and assistants while providing emergency and critical care in a collaborative, technician-forward environment. Technicians have an active voice in patient care, treatment decisions, and hospital flow, and work directly with DVMs with strong staffing support—typically two credentialed technicians and two veterinary assistants per doctor. The Lead LVT partners with the Hospital Leadership Team and Medical Director on clinical goals, hospital operations, workflow improvements, team performance, and department growth. Cases include toxins, foreign bodies, urinary obstructions, respiratory emergencies, trauma, surgical emergencies, and hospitalized or critical patients. Available shift lengths are 8, 10, or 12 hours, with swing and overnight options; the posted role is overnight. Compensation is $34–$38 per hour based on experience, with 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.

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 and a passion for mentoring and developing others.
Navigate challenging situations confidently and make sound decisions.
Support, motivate, and hold a team accountable.
Value collaboration and be an active partner in hospital leadership.
Be ready to take ownership of overnight operations.

Responsibilities

Lead and support overnight clinical operations while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Perform initial triage and collaborate directly with DVMs 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, coach, develop, and support technicians and assistants.
Promote a collaborative and accountable team with consistent communication, teamwork, and high clinical standards.
Partner with hospital leadership to improve workflows, communication, department performance, and clinical operations.