Licenced Veterinary Technician

NVA General Practice; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Continuing education support

Employee pet discounts

Scrubs provided

NVA benefits and resources

Job summary

American Pet Hospital in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join a close-knit team. The LVT will take ownership of patient care across anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, and nursing duties while collaborating with three doctors and support staff.

We offer a four-day weekly schedule (Tue-Fri with rotating Saturdays), competitive hourly pay ($24–$28), benefits including medical/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k), CE support, and employee pet discounts.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Licensed Veterinary Technician license.
• Self-starter who can identify needs and act independently.
• Confident in technical skills and clinical judgment.
• Able to lead and support team to keep workflow moving.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery.
• Support surgical and dental procedures and venipuncture.
• Perform lab tests and diagnostics; radiology and positioning.
• Deliver client education and coordinate with doctors.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Self-starter

Clinical judgment

Team leadership

Positive attitude

Collaborative

Education

LVT license

Job description

American Pet Hospital - Las Vegas, NV

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.

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

American Pet Hospital - Las Vegas, NV

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 positioningMedication 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 & Benefits

• 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
• Employee pet discounts
• 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.