Veterinary Assistant - PACU
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 highly skilled support teams. Our services include 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 highest level of medical care to the patients in our community. We value teamwork and camaraderie, and we believe in collaborating, supporting, and lifting one another up. We are looking to grow our LVVSC family and invite you to consider joining our team! 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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