Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician - LVT - Emergency Overnight

South Metro Animal Emergency Care; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental insurance options

Bonuses eligibility

Job summary

South Metro Animal Emergency Care in Minnesota seeks an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to lead the Emergency & Critical Care overnight team. Take ownership of overnight operations, mentor technicians and assistants, and collaborate with DVMs for optimal patient care.

You will drive clinical excellence, oversee staffing, and partner with hospital leadership to improve workflows while maintaining high standards for critical patients during night shifts.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential.
• Strong background in veterinary emergency and critical care.
• Willingness to lead, mentor, and develop others.
• Ability to collaborate with DVMs in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support overnight clinical operations with high patient care standards.
• Perform initial triage and collaborate with DVMs to prioritize needs.
• Review treatment plans with clients and communicate with empathy.
• Place IV catheters, NG tubes, central lines, and PICC lines.
• Apply splints and bandages; monitor anesthesia for surgeries.
• Oversee treatments for hospitalized/critical patients.
• Mentor teammates and foster a collaborative overnight team.
• Partner with leadership to improve workflows and department performance.

Skills

LVT credential

Emergency & Critical Care

Leadership

Mentoring others

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential

Job description

Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician - LVT - Emergency Overnight

Overnight Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Emergency & Critical Care

$34–$38/hour, based on experience

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

$2,500 sign-on bonus paid after 6 months of employment

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

This is more than an overnight technician position. It's an opportunity to lead, mentor, inspire, and help shape the future of a 24/7 Emergency Veterinary team!

South Metro Animal Emergency Care (SMAEC) is a growing, 24/7, AAHA-accredited emergency hospital seeking an experienced, motivated, and confident Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to step into a leadership role within our Emergency and Critical Care department.

We're looking for someone who isn't afraid to take charge, enjoys developing others, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and understands what it takes to build a strong, cohesive overnight team.

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 credentialed technicians and 2 veterinary assistants per doctor.

WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY EXCITING?

Lead with purpose: Take ownership of overnight clinical operations and serve as a key leader for the team.

Build a great team: Mentor, coach, develop, and empower technicians and assistants to reach their full potential.

Make a clinical impact: Work alongside emergency veterinarians to provide exceptional care for critical and emergency patients.

Partner with leadership: Work closely with the Hospital Leadership Team and Medical Director to align clinical goals, improve hospital operations, strengthen team performance, and drive continued growth within the Emergency Department.

Have a voice: Collaborate with hospital leadership on department initiatives, workflow improvements, team development, and clinical excellence.

Drive accountability: Help establish consistency, communication, teamwork, and high clinical standards across overnight operations.

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 will include:

Leading and supporting overnight clinical operations while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Performing initial triage and collaborating directly with DVMs to prioritize patient needs.

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, accountable team.

Partnering with hospital leadership to improve workflows, communication, and overall department performance.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Someone who:

Holds a current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential.

Has a strong background in veterinary emergency and critical care.

Is confident in their technical skills and clinical decision-making.

Is a natural leader who leads by example.

Has a passion for mentoring and developing others.

Can confidently navigate challenging situations and make sound decisions.

Understands that great leadership means supporting, motivating, and holding a team accountable.

Values collaboration and wants to be an active partner in hospital leadership.

Is ready to take ownership and make a difference.

Technician-forward culture that values your knowledge, experience, and clinical skills.

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.

A collaborative environment where your voice matters.

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

We're not just looking for someone to fill an overnight schedule. We're looking for a leader who wants to build something great.

If you're ready to take the next step in your veterinary career, influence the direction of a team, partner with hospital leadership, and make a lasting impact in emergency medicine, we want to meet you!

Step into leadership. Build your team. Shape the future.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

For more information about our hospital, visit smaec.com .