Licensed Veterinary Technician

Socket.dev; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

PTO

CE Allowance

Employee pet care discounts

Job summary

Socket.dev in Carson City, NV is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians with high-quality patient care in a collaborative clinic environment.

The role emphasizes anesthesia monitoring, dentals, nursing tasks, and client education, with competitive pay based on experience. A sign-on bonus is available for the right candidate, along with comprehensive benefits and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Active veterinary technician license in Nevada (LVT).
• Ability to work Saturdays.
• Strong technical and clinical skills.
• Confidence in anesthesia monitoring and dental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform technician-level tasks such as catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, dentals, and lab work.
• Assist in surgical procedures and ensure proper patient prep and recovery.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments.
• Conduct patient assessments and communicate findings to the vet team.
• Provide client education on preventive care, post-op instructions, and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records and high standards of patient safety.
• Support inventory management and equipment maintenance.
• Help mentor assistants and newer team members.
• Keep a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment.

Skills

Active Nevada LVT license

Strong clinical skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental procedures

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Compassionate patient care

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Job description

We’re a dedicated, compassionate veterinary practice that prides itself on high-quality medicine, exceptional client service, and a supportive, upbeat team culture. We’re looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician who is skilled, motivated, and excited to contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment. For the right candidate, we're also offering a sign-on bonus for this role.

What You’ll Do

As an LVT, you’ll play a vital clinical role and support our veterinarians in delivering excellent patient care. Your responsibilities may include:

• Performing technician-level tasks such as catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, dentals, and lab work
• Assisting in surgical procedures and ensuring proper patient prep and recovery
• Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments
• Conducting patient assessments and communicating findings to the vet team
• Providing client education on preventive care, post-op instructions, and treatment plans
• Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring high standards of patient safety
• Supporting inventory management and equipment maintenance
• Helping mentor assistants and newer team members
• Ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment

What We’re Looking For

• Active veterinary technician license in Nevada (LVT)
• Ability to work Saturdays
• Strong technical and clinical skills
• Confidence in anesthesia monitoring and dental procedures
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Compassionate, patient-focused mindset
• Ability to multitask and stay efficient in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Potential for a sign-on bonus
• Supportive, fun, and collaborative team
• A workplace where your skills are valued and your voice matters
• Competitive pay based on experience, $25-30/hour
• Sign - On bonus potential
• Health, dental and vision insurance with company contribution
• 401(k) with company matching
• PTO
• CE Allowance
• Employee pet care discounts

Requirements

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job.

• Frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, squat, kneel, walk, sit, talk, and listen. Frequently working in a bent position.
• Frequently use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms.
• Use strength or agility in capturing and restraining stronger, more active animals.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally handle dogs weighing up to and over 150 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to hazards associated with aggressive patients; hazards associated with infected animals and controlled substances; exposure to unpleasant odors and noises; exposure to bites, scratches and animal wastes; possible exposure to contagious diseases. Follow federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA.
• Will be exposed to potentially hazardous or unpleasant materials, including: blood, urine, feces, and vomit (at least 50% of the time); anesthetic gases (25% of the time); cleaning materials (90% of the time); medical sharps (90% of the time); radiographic exposure (25% of the time), exposure to therapy laser (10-15% of the time), and zoonotic diseases (less than 10% of the time)