# Licensed Veterinary Technician - LVT - CVT - South Metro Animal Emergency Care at Lakefield Veterinary Group

Licensed Veterinary Technician - LVT - CVT - South Metro Animal Emergency Care at Lakefield Veterinary Group in South Metro Animal Emergency Care - Apple Valley, Minnesota. Paying $27–$35/hr. Posted November 2, 2026.

- Company: Lakefield Veterinary Group
- Location: South Metro Animal Emergency Care - Apple Valley, Minnesota
- Pay: $27–$35/hr
- Posted: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lakefieldveterinarygroup/jobs/4475864009
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/licensed-veterinary-technician-lvt-cvt-south-metro-animal-emergency-care-lakefie-qwpqwx

## Description

Licensed/Certified Emergency Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT) – Sign-on bonus!
**South Metro Animal Emergency Care | Apple Valley, MN**

### 💰 COMPETITIVE PAY + BENEFITS

- **$27–$35/hour**, based on experience

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

- **+$2/hour weekend differential**

- **Sign-on bonus up to $2,500**

- PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, EAP, supplemental insurance options, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses

### 🩺 YOUR SKILLS. YOUR VOICE. YOUR IMPACT.

South Metro Animal Emergency Care is a growing, 24/7, AAHA-accredited emergency hospital looking for credentialed veterinary technicians who want to practice at the top of their license.

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 CVT/LVTs and 2 veterinary assistants per doctor.**

### 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 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

- Performing and overseeing treatments for hospitalized patients

- Monitoring and advocating for patients throughout their stay

- Mentoring teammates and supporting a collaborative team

### ❤️ WHY SOUTH METRO?

- Technician-forward culture that values your knowledge and experience

- 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

- **8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts** with swing and overnight options

Whether you're an experienced emergency technician or a strong GP technician ready to transition into emergency medicine, we'll support your growth.

### 🐾 OUR CORE VALUES

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

### 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 

 

 

 

 

 

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Compensation Range$27—$35 USD