Licensed Veterinary Technician; LVT

Position: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Location: Stapleton

* Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
* Sandhills Equine, LLC - Stapleton, NE

Sandhills Equine is seeking a
* Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
* to join our growing equine practice in rural Nebraska. This position is ideal for a technician who wants to be hands-on, trusted, and fully utilized as a medical professional.

We are a full-service equine veterinary practice offering mobile services and a haul-in facility, serving ranch, performance, and pleasure horses across the Sandhills. Our clinic values integrity, teamwork, and doing right by our clients and their horses.

* Why This Is Not a Typical Tech Job
* This is not a role where you are limited to basic tasks. At Sandhills Equine, LVTs are an essential part of patient care and are encouraged to practice at the
* top of their license*.

* Hands-on involvement in cases from start to finish

* Work side-by-side with veterinarian in the field and clinic

* Trusted with responsibility and not micromanaged

* Build real relationships with clients and follow cases through

* Opportunities to grow skills in lameness, reproduction, emergency care, and surgery support

If you feel underutilized in your current role, this job was built for you.

* Job Responsibilities
* * IV catheter placement and maintenance

* Administering medications and treatments (IV, IM, SQ, oral) under veterinary direction

* Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery

* Assisting with surgical and standing procedures (including castrations and wound care)

* Collecting and processing diagnostic samples

* Operating digital radiography and ultrasound equipment

* Assisting with lameness evaluations and imaging

* Supporting reproductive services (breeding exams, semen handling, AI, embryo transfer)

* Emergency and critical care support (colic, laminitis, neonatal cases)

* Client education and communication

* Medical records, inventory, and controlled drug compliance

* Helping maintain clinic, vehicles, and equipment

* Mentoring assistants or students when applicable

* Qualifications
* * Licensed Veterinary Technician (or license-eligible in Nebraska)

* Strong work ethic and willingness to help where needed

* Comfortable working with horses in clinic and field settings

* Good communication skills and team-oriented mindset

Equine experience preferred, but motivated LVTs transitioning from other areas of veterinary medicine are encouraged to apply.

* What We Offer
* * Supportive, family-oriented work environment

* Competitive pay based on experience

* Variety in daily work — no two days are the same

* Opportunities for continuing education and skill development

* How to Apply

* Send your resume to *
* Questions? Call *
* Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $27.45 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

* Continuing education credits

* Employee discount

* Flexible schedule

* License reimbursement

* Uniform allowance

Work Location:

In person