Veterinary Technician

Job Description

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.

website:

address: 2000 S Robert St, West St Paul, MN 55118

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 support pet families 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.


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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.