Licensed Veterinary Technician - LVT - CVT - South Metro Animal Emergency Care

Lakefield Veterinary Group•Apple Valley, MN

2d•$27 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

South Metro Animal Emergency Care is a growing, 24/7, AAHA-accredited emergency hospital in Apple Valley, Minnesota, seeking credentialed veterinary technicians to practice at the top of their license. Technicians have a voice in patient care, treatment decisions, and hospital flow, and work directly with veterinarians in a collaborative, technician-forward environment. Staffing is typically two CVT/LVTs and two veterinary assistants per doctor. Cases include toxins, foreign bodies, urinary obstructions, respiratory emergencies, trauma, surgical emergencies, and hospitalized or critical patients. The hospital offers 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts, with swing and overnight options. Experienced emergency technicians and general-practice technicians transitioning to emergency medicine are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Be a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/LVT).

Nice To Haves

Experience as an emergency veterinary technician, or strong general-practice veterinary technician experience with an interest in transitioning to emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

Perform initial triage and collaborate directly with DVMs.
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 team.