Licensed Veterinary Technicians - Specialty, ER & Critical Care

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Sign-on and relocation bonuses

Job summary

Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians for multiple specialty departments including Emergency and ICU roles. Candidates must be licensed and ideally have over 2 years of experience. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $25.00–$30.00 per hour, swing shift differentials, and various bonuses.

Additionally, generous benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid parental leave are offered. Join a team that values lifelong learning and exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician required.
• Minimum of 2 years working in a veterinary clinic.
• Emergency or Specialty experience preferred.
• Reliable, organized, and committed to providing high-level care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient monitoring and nursing care.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and anesthesia monitoring.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and sample collection.

Skills

Venipuncture, catheter placement, and sample collection

Diagnostic imaging assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Medication calculation and administration

Fluid therapy setup and maintenance

Surgical prep and sterile technique

Patient monitoring

Nursing care for hospitalized patients

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

2+ years in a veterinary clinic

Job description

Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center & Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care is expanding and actively hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians across multiple specialty departments. Emergency and ICU roles are available at our main hospital as well as our soon-to-open north location.

Open Roles

• Medical Oncology
• Internal Medicine
• Surgery & Anesthesia
• Ophthalmology
• Emergency/ICU (multiple shifts available at our main and north locations)

Skillset

• Venipuncture, catheter placement, and sample collection
• Diagnostic imaging assistance and basic interpretation (radiographs, ultrasound support)
• Anesthesia monitoring (vitals, depth assessment, adjustments)
• Medication calculation and administration (IV, IM, SQ, CRIs)
• Fluid therapy setup and maintenance
• Surgical prep, sterile technique, and instrument handling
• Patient monitoring (vitals, pain scoring, trend recognition)
• Nursing care for hospitalized patients (nutrition, wound care, hygiene)

What you’ll bring

• Licensed Veterinary Technician required (VTIT will be considered)
• 2+ years working in a veterinary clinic
• Emergency or Specialty experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community we serve
• Reliable, organized, and committed to provide high level care to our patients and clients
• A craving for lifelong learning and continuous improvements
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to have fun!

Compensation

• Base pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour
• Swing shift differential: +$2.00/hour
• Overnight differential: +$4.00/hour
• Surgery Technicians: eligible for on-call bonuses and overtime

Bonus Opportunities

• $3,000 sign-on bonus for overnight ER/ICU LVTs
• $5,000 relocation bonus for credentialed technicians

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Continuing education and license stipends
• Mental health support through Talkspace
• Employee Assistance Program
• Scrub allowance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts on hospital services, including vaccines and parasiticides
• Pet insurance
• $5,000 referral bonus for LVT referrals

Locations

Main Location: 8650 W Tropicana Ave, Suite B107, Las Vegas, NV 89147

North Location: 4445 North Rainbow Blvd (Craig & Rainbow), 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.