Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Join Our Awesome Team!

AHP - NEVADA LLC•Carson City, NV

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced LVT to join our team! Health, dental and vision insurance with company contribution 401(k) with company matching PTO CE Allowance pet care discounts 4/10 or 5/8 schedule, no weekends! Location: Skyline Pet Hospital, Carson City, NV Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time About Us We’re a dedicated, compassionate veterinary practice that prides itself on high-quality medicine, exceptional client service, and a supportive, upbeat team culture. We’re looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician who is skilled, motivated, and excited to contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment. What You’ll Do As an LVT, you’ll play a vital clinical role and support our veterinarians in delivering excellent patient care. Your responsibilities may include: Performing technician-level tasks such as catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, dentals, and lab work Assisting in surgical procedures and ensuring proper patient prep and recovery Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments Conducting patient assessments and communicating findings to the vet team Providing client education on preventive care, post-op instructions, and treatment plans Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring high standards of patient safety Supporting inventory management and equipment maintenance Helping mentor assistants and newer team members Ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment What We’re Looking For Active veterinary technician license in Nevada (LVT) Strong technical and clinical skills Confidence in anesthesia monitoring and dental procedures Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Compassionate, patient-focused mindset Ability to multitask and stay efficient in a fast-paced environment A positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed Experience with Cornerstone software a plus Why You’ll Love Working With Us Supportive, fun, and collaborative team Competitive pay based on experience Continuing education and growth opportunities Employee pet care discounts A workplace where your skills are valued and your voice matters Requirements PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL EFFORT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, squat, kneel, walk, sit, talk, and listen. Frequently working in a bent position. Frequently use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms. Use strength or agility in capturing and restraining stronger, more active animals. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally handle dogs weighing up to and over 150 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to hazards associated with aggressive patients; hazards associated with infected animals and controlled substances; exposure to unpleasant odors and noises; exposure to bites, scratches and animal wastes; possible exposure to contagious diseases. Follow federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA. Will be exposed to potentially hazardous or unpleasant materials, including: blood, urine, feces, and vomit (at least 50% of the time); anesthetic gases (25% of the time); cleaning materials (90% of the time); medical sharps (90% of the time); radiographic exposure (25% of the time), exposure to therapy laser (10-15% of the time), and zoonotic diseases (less than 10% of the time)

Requirements

Active veterinary technician license in Nevada (LVT)
Strong technical and clinical skills
Confidence in anesthesia monitoring and dental procedures
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Compassionate, patient-focused mindset
Ability to multitask and stay efficient in a fast-paced environment
A positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
Frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, squat, kneel, walk, sit, talk, and listen. Frequently working in a bent position.
Frequently use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms.
Use strength or agility in capturing and restraining stronger, more active animals.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally handle dogs weighing up to and over 150 lbs.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to hazards associated with aggressive patients; hazards associated with infected animals and controlled substances; exposure to unpleasant odors and noises; exposure to bites, scratches and animal wastes; possible exposure to contagious diseases. Follow federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA.
Will be exposed to potentially hazardous or unpleasant materials, including: blood, urine, feces, and vomit (at least 50% of the time); anesthetic gases (25% of the time); cleaning materials (90% of the time); medical sharps (90% of the time); radiographic exposure (25% of the time), exposure to therapy laser (10-15% of the time), and zoonotic diseases (less than 10% of the time)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cornerstone software a plus

Responsibilities

Performing technician-level tasks such as catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, dentals, and lab work
Assisting in surgical procedures and ensuring proper patient prep and recovery
Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments
Conducting patient assessments and communicating findings to the vet team
Providing client education on preventive care, post-op instructions, and treatment plans
Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring high standards of patient safety
Supporting inventory management and equipment maintenance
Helping mentor assistants and newer team members
Ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment