City: St. Paul
State: Minnesota
Hospital Name: Southview Animal Hospital
Job Type: Veterinary Technician
Employment Type: Permanent
Description & Requirements
Credentialed Veterinary Technician – Urgent Care
Southview Animal Hospital & Urgent Care is seeking a credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT) to join our Urgent Care team in West St. Paul, MN. This role is perfect for technicians who love emergency medicine, the variety of exotic animal medicine, and have an interest or experience in advanced imaging. Join our urgent care service that prioritizes sustainable hours and a supportive team approach to advanced emergency care.
If you’re passionate about urgent care, advanced diagnostics, and being fully utilized as a technician, this is a unique opportunity for you!
Why Southview?
Southview bridges the gap between general practice and specialty medicine, offering urgent and advanced care in an ultra-modern facility. Our Urgent Care service works closely with our Surgical and Special Procedures teams to provide timely, high-quality care to patients who need it most.
You’ll get the excitement of urgent care with a schedule designed to be sustainable and supportive of work-life balance.
About Us
Southview Animal Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care for a wide range of species. Our services include wellness care, urgent care, emergency support, advanced imaging, surgery, and specialized procedures. Here, every day is an opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge while providing exceptional care to a wide range of species using the latest equipment. We may be performing a CT on a marsupial or sedating a pocket pet to keep them fear free for their exam. We love to teach!
What You’ll Do
- Be a Hero: Support urgent care cases, including triage, stabilization, and treatment
- Steady Hands: Monitor anesthesia and sedation for urgent and advanced procedures
- Advance Care: Assist with advanced imaging services (CT, radiography, and other diagnostics)
- Team Up: Collaborate with our skilled veterinarians and compassionate team members in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
- Make a Difference: Educate pet owners on diagnostics, treatment plans, and ongoing care
- Stay Calm: Manage multiple cases efficiently in a fast-paced urgent care setting
What We’re Looking For
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT required)
- Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technician program
- 1+ year of experience in veterinary medicine (urgent care or emergency preferred)
- Advanced imaging experience strongly preferred
- Triage experience a plus
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Fear Free Certified a plus
- RECOVER BLS/ALS certified a plus
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
- Pay range: $20.00 – $28.00 per hour, based on experience and credentials
- Flexible start times between 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Shifts ending at 10:00 PM with no overnight shifts
- Rotating weekends
- Full-time benefits including
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing education, professional development, and license reimbursement
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Employee discounts and pet care perks
- Double pay for working holidays
- Uniform allowance, referral bonuses, relocation assistance, and more
Ready to Join Our Urgent Care Team?
If you’re a credentialed Veterinary Technician who is looking to make a difference and wants flexibility, and career growth, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Southview Animal Hospital Urgent Care team.