South Metro Animal Emergency Care·Apple Valley, Minnesota
The Certified Veterinary Technician will perform initial triage, manage treatment plans, and provide hands-on care for emergency patients. They are responsible for monitoring anesthesia, placing catheters, and maintaining accurate medical documentation in a fast-paced environment.
Are you a CVT/LVT who wants to fully use your skills, be genuinely respected for your expertise, and make a real impact every shift? If so, South Metro Animal Emergency Care might be exactly what you’re looking for.
We are a 24/7, AAHA-accredited emergency hospital in Apple Valley, MN, and as we continue to grow, we’re looking for CVT/LVT’s who are passionate about patient care, teamwork, and advancing their skills in emergency medicine. Our typical cases include toxins, foreign bodies, urinary obstructions, respiratory illness, and traumas.
At South Metro, our technicians are highly valued and trusted to control the flow of the hospital, not just support staff. You’ll have real ownership of patient care and play a critical role in how the hospital runs day to day.
typically 2 CVT/LVTs and 2 veterinary assistants per doctor, so you’re never stretched thin or set up to fail.
Experience in general practice, emergency, or specialty medicine is welcome; we’re happy to help you grow into emergency care if that’s your next step.
If you’re ready to join a hospital where your skills, voice, and passion matter, we’d love to meet you. Apply or request more information: lauryn.mechura@lakefieldvet.com [lauryn.mechura@lakefieldvet.com]
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Compensation Range $24—$32 USD
Candidates must be a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) with strong technical skills. The role requires the ability to communicate with compassion and thrive in a collaborative, emergency-focused team setting.
Market context
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