Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Veritas Veterinary Partners•Las Vegas, NV

9d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

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