Licenced Veterinary Technician

Abqpetcarehospital; Nevada (IA); 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

Job summary

American Pet Hospital – Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join a close-knit team. The ideal candidate will take ownership of duties, demonstrate clinical judgment, and confidently support doctors and teammates.

You’ll perform anesthesia, surgical and dental support, venipuncture, diagnostics, radiology, medication administration, and client education while helping manage workflow and providing high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Collaborative, dependable, and able to support doctors and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Provide surgical and dental support.
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Conduct laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Assist with radiology and patient positioning.
• Administer medications and monitor patient safety.
• Provide client education and communicate effectively.
• Support and partner with doctors; guide workflow.

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license

Job description

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 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 & 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.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.