Licensed Veterinary Technicians - Specialty, ER & Critical Care

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners is seeking Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our expanding team in Reno, NV. With a focus on emergency and specialty care, you will thrive in a dynamic environment alongside board-certified specialists.

We offer competitive pay, a sign-on bonus for overnight ER/ICU positions, and an array of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Be part of a collaborative team that values your skills and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Emergency or Specialty experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Reliable and organized with high level care commitment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Practice the full scope of your RVT, LVT or CVT credential daily.
• Monitor patients in a 24-hour specialty and emergency environment.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Diagnostic imaging assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Medication calculation

Surgical prep

Patient monitoring

Nursing care for hospitalized patients

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

2+ years working in a veterinary clinic

Job description

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, open 24/7/365 and 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.

About Us

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. If you’re looking to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where your skills are valued and developed, we want to connect with you to find the best fit for your experience and career goals.

Why You’ll Love It Here

You nailed your VTNE, you can place a catheter with your eyes closed and your drug calculations are frankly quite impressive, and honestly, that is a major tail‑wagger around here. At Veritas Veterinary Partners, we know exactly what a credentialed veterinary technician brings to the table, the treatment plan, and the operating room, and we built a place worthy of all of it. Our techs are the heartbeat of the hospital, the ones clients trust during the scariest moments of their lives and the ones the veterinarians could absolutely not function without, which they will happily admit if you ask them nicely.

You will practice the full scope of your RVT, LVT or CVT credential every single day in a 24‑hour specialty and emergency environment that is equal parts science, skill and the occasional cat with very strong opinions about everything. You bring your credential, your clinical instincts and your ability to read a room full of nervous humans and anxious animals without missing a beat. We bring a team that runs in the same pack, a culture built on our CIRCLE values of Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Community, Leadership and Evolution and a mission that makes showing up fur work genuinely worth it. It is a place that doesn’t paws, and honestly, neither do you. Come do the work you were born to do.

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 USD - $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.

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