Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)- Sahara Pines Animal Hospital

Suveto • Las Vegas, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sahara Pines Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, located in Las Vegas, NV, seeks full-time Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our team. Sahara Pines Animal Hospital is a long-standing, trusted full-service veterinary practice in Las Vegas where the health and well-being of pets is our highest priority. Since 1986, we’ve provided comprehensive care with top-quality services including: wellness exams, surgery, dental, X-ray, ultrasound, and more—in a welcoming, client-centered environment. Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed veterinary technician in the state of Nevada
• At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience required.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to act as a team player.
• Veterinary medical terminology knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
• Perform tech appointments, such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice.
• Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
• Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by veterinarian.
• Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with doctor present.
• Assist in operating room, recovery, and post op-nursing care as requested by veterinarian.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• paid time off
• paid holidays
• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• pet care discounts
• 401K with a true match up to 4%
• VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed