Lead Veterinary Technician — Tue-Fri, Team-Driven Role

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Continuing education support

Scrubs provided

NVA benefits

Job summary

American Pet Hospital in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join a close-knit team. The LVT will lead on the floor, handle anesthesia, surgery, dental support, venipuncture, radiology, and client education while coordinating with doctors.

The role emphasizes initiative, collaboration, and dependable teamwork within a full-service three-doctor hospital offering preventive care, diagnostics, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with veterinary field experience.
• Ability to take initiative and lead on floor.
• Comfortable collaborating with doctors and teammates.
• Positive, dependable, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assist with surgical and dental procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Conduct laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Perform radiology and assist in patient positioning.
• Administer medications and monitor patient response.
• Assess patients and provide nursing care.
• Educate clients and communicate effectively.
• Support doctors and guide workflow.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical support

Dental support

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Laboratory testing

Radiology

Patient assessments

Medication administration

Client education

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Medical imaging equipment

Job description

American Pet Hospital in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join a close-knit team. The LVT will lead on the floor, handle anesthesia, surgery, dental support, venipuncture, radiology, and client education while coordinating with doctors.

The role emphasizes initiative, collaboration, and dependable teamwork within a full-service three-doctor hospital offering preventive care, diagnostics, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.