Veterinary Assistant - PACU
Veritas Veterinary Partners•Las Vegas, NV
•$19 - $22•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented PACU Veterinary Assistant to join our surgical care team. This role is essential in supporting patients during post-anesthesia recovery by ensuring comfort, safety, and close monitoring. The ideal candidate remains calm under pressure, is attentive to detail, and is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a general practice
- Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment and build long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community
- Reliability, organization, and a commitment to delivering high-level patient care
- A passion for lifelong learning and continuous improvement
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a strong focus on client service
- Honesty, integrity, and a desire to have fun while doing meaningful work
Nice To Haves
- Preference given to candidates with experience in a veterinary specialty hospital setting
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients during post-operative and post-anesthetic recovery
- Accurately record vital signs and identify changes in patient condition
- Assist with pain management, warming, positioning, and comfort measures
- Maintain a clean, organized PACU and surgical recovery area
- Communicate patient updates clearly to veterinarians and technicians
- Assist with patient transfers and support emergency situations as needed
- Provide compassionate care to patients and reassurance to pet families when appropriate
Benefits
- Discounted veterinary care for your furry family members
- Employee referral bonus program
- Mental health support through Talkspace
- Uniform allowance
- Learning and growth opportunities
- Continuing education support for licensed team members
- 401(k) retirement plan options with company match
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options
- Some plans may be covered by the employer up to 100%
- Basic life insurance provided at no cost
- Additional voluntary insurance options for full-time team members
- Paid time off and holiday pay for full-time team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
