Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery

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.

 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.

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The Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is a specialty practice comprised of board certified and residency trained doctors, licensed veterinary technicians, and support teams who are highly trained in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Physical Rehabilitation, Anesthesia/Pain Management, and Radiology. 

We are a dedicated group of professionals committed to providing the best medical care to the patients of our community! We understand the value of teamwork and comradery! We collaborate, support, and lift each other up! We are looking to grow our family here and invite you to consider joining our team!

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 an hour
• 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
• 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

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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