Licenced Veterinary Technician

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 is looking for an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician who is confident, positive, and ready to take ownership of their role while being part of a close-knit team.

For more than 30 years, American Pet Hospital has been caring for pets and families in the Las Vegas community. We're a full-service, three-doctor hospital offering everything from preventative care and diagnostics to dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.

But what really makes our hospital special is our team. We have the feel of a hometown clinic where people genuinely enjoy working together, support one another, and know how to have a little fun along the way!

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an LVT who can step in with confidence and be a strong presence on the floor. Our ideal candidate is:

• A current Licensed Veterinary Technician
• A self-starter who sees what needs to be done and jumps in
• Confident in their technical skills and clinical judgment
• Comfortable taking the lead and helping keep the team moving
• Positive, dependable, and excited to come to work
• Collaborative and willing to support both doctors and teammates
• Someone who enjoys being part of a close-knit, team-oriented hospital

What You'll Do

As an LVT, you'll utilize your skills across all areas of patient care, including:

• Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Surgical and dental support
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Laboratory and diagnostic testing
• Radiology and patient positioning
• Medication administration
• Patient assessments and nursing care
• Client education and communication
• Supporting and partnering with our doctors
• Helping guide workflow and serving as a resource for the broader support team
• Compensation: $24-$28/hour, depending on experience
• Schedule: Four set days per week, Tuesday-Friday, with a rotating Saturday schedule
• Full-time LVT opportunity, with an additional part-time LVT opening
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Continuing education support
• Scrubs provided
• Additional NVA benefits and resources

If you're an experienced LVT looking for a hospital where you can use your skills, take initiative, and become part of a team that truly feels like family, we'd love to meet you.