Licensed Veterinary Technician

Western Veterinary Partners; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package

CE allowance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Pet discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Shores Animal Hospital in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team. You will support surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures with autonomy and a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgical assistance, dental prophylaxis, radiography, and guiding clients through admission and discharge. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Nevada.
• Proficiency in anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating surgical and dental procedure schedules.
• Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia patients.
• Assisting veterinarians during surgeries.
• Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography.
• Monitoring patient recovery and ongoing care.
• Guiding clients through admission and discharge.

Skills

LVT Nevada license

Anesthetic induction

Surgical assistance

Dental prophylaxis

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

Job description

South Shores Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team and provide dedicated support for surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who wants to fully utilize their skillset with autonomy, trust, and support in a fast-paced, collaborative general practice environment. From induction through recovery, you will play a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, high-quality patient care alongside a veterinary team that values skilled technicians.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

• Coordinating surgical and dental procedure schedules
• Calculating and preparing anesthetic medications and drug dosages
• Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia patients
• Assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures
• Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Monitoring patient recovery and ongoing procedural care
• Guiding clients through patient admission and discharge with confidence and compassion

Schedule And Compensation

• Compensation:$25 - $29 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a flexible full-time position with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed for rotating Saturdays.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of Nevada
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match starting in 2027
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum Qualifications And Skill Set

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in the state of Nevada
• Proficiency in the following skills:
• Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
• Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

About South Shores Animal Hospital

South Shores Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited, 7-doctor, full-service small animal hospital located in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas, Nevada. We strive to provide warm, compassionate, high-quality care in addition to excellent client service. We offer medical care, boarding, and grooming for small animals as well as exotics, and have rehabilitation and reproduction services available. Our hospital is well equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, surgical laser & cold laser, and recently underwent an expansion of our treatment area. Our dedicated team is supportive, easy going and fun to work with.

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