Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

NVA; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Employee discounts

CE allowance

Job summary

Southview Animal Hospital & Urgent Care in West St. Paul, MN expects a licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join a general practice with exotic animal exposure.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, wellness checks, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring for a diverse patient population including exotic species. Requirements include Minnesota LVT certification, at least one year of veterinary experience, and strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential applicable to Minnesota practice.
• At least one year of veterinary medicine experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Exotic animal experience is a plus, but a willingness to learn is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled, compassionate care to a diverse range of patients, including exotic species.
• Support wellness visits, diagnostics, treatments, anesthesia monitoring, and other clinical procedures.
• Educate clients on preventative care, nutrition, husbandry, and chronic disease management.
• Use fear‑free and species‑appropriate handling techniques to promote patient comfort and safety.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and fellow team members to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Continue developing your skills through training, mentorship, and opportunities to explore areas of clinical interest.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Exotic animal interest

Education

LVT credential (Minnesota)

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) General Practice & Exotic Animal Medicine

Southview Animal Hospital & Urgent Care | West St. Paul, MN

Love variety in your day? Passionate about exotic animals? Ready to grow your skills in a hospital that loves to teach?

At Southview Animal Hospital & Urgent Care, general practice goes beyond the ordinary! We’re a progressive, growing hospital that bridges the gap between general practice and specialty medicine, offering our team opportunities to work with a diverse range of species and expand their clinical skills.

From dogs and cats to rabbits, pocket pets, birds, reptiles, and other exotic species, our patients make every day an opportunity to learn something new. Our modern facility also offers exposure to advanced diagnostics, anesthesia, urgent care, and special procedures. We’re passionate about compassionate medicine, fear‑free handling, client education, and helping our team members reach their full potential.

What makes Southview different? We invest in our people. You’ll work alongside collaborative veterinarians and experienced team members in an environment that values continuing education, professional growth, teamwork, and work‑life balance.

As a General Practice LVT, you will:

• Provide skilled, compassionate care to a diverse range of patients, including exotic species.

• Support wellness visits, diagnostics, treatments, anesthesia monitoring, and other clinical procedures.

• Educate clients on preventative care, nutrition, husbandry, and chronic disease management.

• Use fear‑free and species‑appropriate handling techniques to promote patient comfort and safety.

• Collaborate with veterinarians and fellow team members to deliver exceptional patient care.

• Continue developing your skills through training, mentorship, and opportunities to explore areas of clinical interest.

What we’re looking for:

• Current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential applicable to Minnesota practice.

• At least one year of veterinary medicine experience.

• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

• A compassionate, motivated approach to patient care and a genuine desire to keep learning.

• Exotic animal experience is a plus, but a willingness to learn is just as important!

Ready for a career that keeps you curious?

Join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and caring for an unusual patient can be just another exciting day at work!

Learn more at www.SouthviewAnimalHospital.com.

Southview Animal Hospital & Urgent Care
Exceptional medicine. Compassionate care. A team that helps you grow.

• Compensation
  • Base salary of $24 - $27
• Example of possible benefits that are to be included, if applicable
  • Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid time off
  • Employee discounts
  • Allowances
  • CE allowance

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and the support staff in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.