Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; West Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Allowances

CE allowance

Job summary

Southview Animal Hospital & Urgent Care in West St. Paul, MN is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our growing general practice with exotic animal medicine.

You will provide skilled, compassionate care for a diverse patient population, including dogs, cats and exotics, support wellness visits, diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, and other clinical procedures. The role emphasizes fear-free handling, client education, teamwork, ongoing learning, and collaboration with

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 just as 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

LVT credential

Education

Minnesota LVT license

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!

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