Licensed Veterinary Technician- Emergency & Critical Care

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Spring Valley (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

6 weeks parental leave

Life insurance + optional coverages

Continuing education support

Mental health support

Discount on veterinary care

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician for Emergency & Critical Care in Las Vegas, NV. You will join a fast-paced, high‑quality team supporting critically ill patients with advanced nursing skills and diagnostic support.

Open to various shifts (days, swings, overnights) at main and north locations with competitive hourly pay and differential. Relocation bonus and full benefits available.

Qualifications

• LVT with ER experience or 2+ years of general practice LVT experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client service skills.
• Reliable and committed to high-quality patient and client care.
• Collaborative, with a commitment to long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming emergencies and help stabilize critical patients alongside our veterinary team.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalized and ICU patients, closely monitoring and documenting vital signs and changes in condition.
• Perform anesthetic monitoring for emergent and critical care cases, as well as routine procedures.
• Collect and prepare time-sensitive diagnostic samples, including arterial blood gases, blood draws, cystocentesis, and urine samples.
• Perform blood typing and cross-matching to support transfusions, along with other lab procedures such as slide agglutination.
• Take and process radiographs (abdominal, thoracic, appendicular, spinal, skull) quickly and accurately while following radiation safety protocols.
• Support multiple veterinarians across emergency and specialty cases in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
• Communicate with compassion and professionalism to clients during stressful situations, while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

ER experience

Communication skills

Reliability & patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT)

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician- Emergency & Critical Care

Las Vegas, NV

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

Local roots. World-class opportunities.

• Veritas Veterinary Partners is a growing, national network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals dedicated to advancing patient care and supporting the people who make it possible. Across our hospitals, you'll work alongside board-certified specialists and experienced clinicians on complex cases, backed by advanced technology and state-of-the-art facilities. We trust and support our teammates, invest in their growth and empower them to make a meaningful impact every day.

Who We Are

Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (VECC) is the only 24/7 animal hospital in Las Vegas with access to specialties in surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, neurology, oncology, and rehabilitation. We're a dedicated group of professionals committed to providing the best medical care to the patients of our community. We value teamwork and camaraderie. We collaborate, support, and lift each other up. We're looking to grow our family, and we invite you to consider joining our team!

About the Job

As a Veterinary Technician in our Emergency and Critical Care department, you will play a vital role in the assessment, stabilization, treatment, and ongoing care of critically ill and injured patients. Working alongside emergency clinicians and specialists, you will utilize advanced nursing skills, patient monitoring, diagnostic support, and client communication to provide exceptional care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload ranging from urgent care concerns to life-threatening emergencies while making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families every day.

Job Responsibilities

• Triage incoming emergencies and help stabilize critical patients alongside our veterinary team
• Provide nursing care to hospitalized and ICU patients, closely monitoring and documenting vital signs and changes in condition
• Perform anesthetic monitoring for emergent and critical care cases, as well as routine procedures
• Collect and prepare time-sensitive diagnostic samples, including arterial blood gases, blood draws, cystocentesis, and urine samples
• Perform blood typing and cross-matching to support transfusions, along with other lab procedures such as slide agglutination
• Take and process radiographs (abdominal, thoracic, appendicular, spinal, skull) quickly and accurately while following radiation safety protocols
• Support multiple veterinarians across emergency and specialty cases in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
• Communicate with compassion and professionalism to clients during stressful situations, while maintaining confidentiality

About You

• LVT with ER experience, or 2+ years of general practice LVT experience
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client service skills
• Reliable and committed to high-quality patient and client care
• Collaborative, with a commitment to long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community

Schedule

• Open to days, swings, and overnights at our Main and North locations
• Options to work four 10-hour or three 12-hour shifts

Compensation

Base Pay: $25.00 - $30.00/hour
Swing Shift Differential: +$2.00/hour
Overnight Differential: +$4.00/hour
Relocation Bonus: Available!

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options (some plans may be paid up to 100%)
• 401(k) retirement plan options with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay*
• 6 weeks paid parental leave*
• Basic life insurance provided, plus voluntary insurance options*
• Continuing education support for licensed team members
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Discount on veterinary care for your furry family

Locations

North Vegas Location
4445 N Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89108

Base Pay

$25 - $34 USD

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.