Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

About the role

The surgery department at Las Vegas Veterinary & Specialty Center is comprised of board certified surgeons along with advanced diagnostic tools such as MRI, CT, Endoscopy, Ultrasound. Because we are a referral hospital, we see a lot of unique and challenging cases. We are looking for technicians who are flexible, adaptable, driven and who have an interest in advancing their anesthesia skills, surgical knowledge, and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform all essential duties of a Veterinary Technician
• Provide support to all veterinarians, often assisting more than one on your shift
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient vital signs and activity based on position
• Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing
• Provide diagnostic, surgical and nursing care to all patients
• Properly use and maintain medical equipment
• Provide professional client communication
• Helps keep hospital areas clean and neat, maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Maintains client and patient confidentiality
• Meet or exceed performance standards for work quality and productivity
• Meet or exceed LVVSC expectations for attendance and punctuality
• Act as an ambassador of LVVSC at all times, displaying consideration, courtesy, compassion, and professionalism
• Other duties vary based on role and department

Requirements

You nailed your VTNE, you can place a catheter with your eyes closed and your drug calculations are frankly quite impressive, and honestly, that is a major tail-wagger around here. At Veritas Veterinary Partners, we know exactly what a credentialed veterinary technician brings to the table, the treatment plan and the operating room, and we built a place worthy of all of it. Our techs are the heartbeat of the hospital, the ones clients trust during the scariest moments of their lives and the ones the veterinarians could absolutely not function without, which they will happily admit if you ask them nicely.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician
• VTIT ready to sit for VTNE will be considered
• 2+ years experience within surgery
• Surgery department position requires current or recent considerable experience in surgery assistance and anesthesia
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community we serve
• Reliable, organized, and committed to provide high level care to our patients and clients
• A craving for lifelong learning and continuous improvements
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to have fun!

Skills

You bring your credential, your clinical instincts and your ability to read a room full of nervous humans and anxious animals without missing a beat.

Benefits

• Discount on veterinary care for your furry family
• Employee referral bonus program
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Uniform allowance
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Continuing education support for licensed team members
• 401k retirement plan options w/ company match
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid by employer up to 100%
• Basic life insurance provided at no cost and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
• Paid time off and holiday pay for full-time team members

Schedule

Four 10-hour shifts, blend of weekdays and rotating weekends. Must be available for on-call shifts

Pay

$25.00 - $30.00 / hour

Relocation assistance available!

Rotating on-call

6:00pm - 6:00am. Just for being on-call, you will be paid an additional $25 for weekdays and $50 for a weekend - whether you come in for not. If you come in for an on-call shift, you will be paid an additional $100 on top of your hourly rate. Eligible for overtime.

Location

8650 W Tropicana Ave Suite B107, Las Vegas, NV 89147