Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

About the job

The surgery department at Las Vegas Veterinary & Specialty Center is comprised of board certified surgeons along with advanced diagnostic tools such as MRI, CT, Endoscopy, Ultrasound. Because we are a referral hospital, we see a lot of unique and challenging cases. We are looking for technicians who are flexible, adaptable, driven and who have an interest in advancing their anesthesia skills, surgical knowledge, and patient care.

• How you'll make a difference
• Perform all essential duties of a Veterinary Technician
• Provide support to all veterinarians, often assisting more than one on your shift
• Monitor and appropriately document patient vital signs and activity based on position
• Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing
• Provide diagnostic, surgical and nursing care to all patients
• Properly use and maintain medical equipment
• Provide professional client communication
• Helps keep hospital areas clean and neat, maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Maintains client and patient confidentiality
• Meet or exceed performance standards for work quality and productivity
• Meet or exceed LVVSC expectations for attendance and punctuality
• Act as an ambassador of LVVSC at all times, displaying consideration, courtesy, compassion, and professionalism
• Other duties vary based on role and department

• What you will bring
• Licensed Veterinary Technician. VTIT ready to sit for VTNE will be considered
• 2+ years experience within surgery
• Surgery department position requires current or recent considerable experience in surgery assistance and anesthesia.
• 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!

Schedule

Four 10-hour shifts, blend of weekdays and rotating weekends. Must be available for on-call shifts

• Salary
• $25.00 - $30.00 / hour
• Relocation assistance available!
• Rotating on-call 6:00pm - 6:00am. Just for being on-call, you will be paid an additional $25 for weekdays and $50 for a weekend - whether you come in for not.
• If you come in for an on-call shift, you will be paid an additional $100 on top of your hourly rate. Eligible for overtime.

Benefits

• Discount on veterinary care for your furry family
• Employee referral bonus program
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Uniform allowance
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Continuing education support for licensed team members
• 401k retirement plan options w/ company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid by employer up to 100%
• Basic life insurance provided at no cost and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
• Paid time off and holiday pay for full-time team members

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

Base Pay $25—$30 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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