Licensed Veterinary Technician- Emergency & Critical Care

Veritas Veterinary Partners • Las Vegas, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are 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. Local roots. World-class opportunities. Veritas Veterinary Partners is a growing, national network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals dedicated to advancing patient care and supporting the people who make it possible. Across our hospitals, you'll work alongside board-certified specialists and experienced clinicians on complex cases, backed by advanced technology and state-of-the-art facilities. We trust and support our teammates, invest in their growth and empower them to make a meaningful impact every day. Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (VECC) is the only 24/7 animal hospital in Las Vegas with access to specialties in surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, neurology, oncology, and rehabilitation. We're a dedicated group of professionals committed to providing the best medical care to the patients of our community. We value teamwork and camaraderie. We collaborate, support, and lift each other up. We're looking to grow our family, and we invite you to consider joining our team! As a Veterinary Technician in our Emergency and Critical Care department, you will play a vital role in the assessment, stabilization, treatment, and ongoing care of critically ill and injured patients. Working alongside emergency clinicians and specialists, you will utilize advanced nursing skills, patient monitoring, diagnostic support, and client communication to provide exceptional care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload ranging from urgent care concerns to life-threatening emergencies while making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families every day.

Requirements

• LVT with ER experience, or 2+ years of general practice LVT experience
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client service skills
• Reliable and committed to high-quality patient and client care
• Collaborative, with a commitment to long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming emergencies and help stabilize critical patients alongside our veterinary team
• Provide nursing care to hospitalized and ICU patients, closely monitoring and documenting vital signs and changes in condition
• Perform anesthetic monitoring for emergent and critical care cases, as well as routine procedures
• Collect and prepare time-sensitive diagnostic samples, including arterial blood gases, blood draws, cystocentesis, and urine samples
• Perform blood typing and cross-matching to support transfusions, along with other lab procedures such as slide agglutination
• Take and process radiographs (abdominal, thoracic, appendicular, spinal, skull) quickly and accurately while following radiation safety protocols
• Support multiple veterinarians across emergency and specialty cases in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
• Communicate with compassion and professionalism to clients during stressful situations, while maintaining confidentiality

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options (some plans may be paid up to 100%)
• 401(k) retirement plan options with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Basic life insurance provided, plus voluntary insurance options
• Continuing education support for licensed team members
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Discount on veterinary care for your furry family
• Uniform allowance
• Relocation Bonus: Available!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree