Veterinary Assistant - PACU

Veritas Veterinary Partners • Las Vegas, NV

7d • $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
• 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

• Preference given to candidates with experience in a veterinary specialty hospital setting
• Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed