Licensed Veterinary Technician (VCA Hualapai)

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Life, disability insurance

Generous pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Hualapai Animal Hospital in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. We offer a four-day work week, competitive pay, and a supportive culture focused on high-quality veterinary care.

The successful candidate will perform venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, exams, surgical prep, dentistry, laboratory work, pharmacy tasks, and patient recovery, while maintaining excellent client communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician required.
• Strong communication and client service skills essential.
• Team player who contributes to a positive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Radiology and anesthesia monitoring during procedures.
• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Assist in surgical preparation and intraoperative support.
• Provide dentistry, laboratory work and pharmacy support as needed.
• Monitor patient recovery and comfort in hospital setting.
• Deliver compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical preparation

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA Hualapai Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Location: Las Vegas, NV. Pay: $25-29/hour DOE. Full-time, 40 hours, 3 weekdays and alternating weekend shifts.

We are looking to expand our team with a caring, motivated LVT with a passion for excellence in patient care. The successful candidate will have a solution-focused, positive attitude and strong communication skills. This person is a team player who knows how to get things done and contributes to our positive culture.

We offer a positive work-life balance with a 4 day work week and flexible scheduling. We have a collaborative and efficient workflow that allows us to end our days on time while still providing our patients with comprehensive, high-quality care. Come work with an amazing group of people and a leadership team that values and respects you!

Why We Need You

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

You've worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• catheter placement
• radiology
• anesthesia monitoring
• physical examinations and patient assessment
• surgical preparation and assisting
• dentistry
• laboratory work
• pharmacy
• patient recovery
• compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Why You Should Consider Us

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.