Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine
About The Position
The Veterinary Technician provides excellent care to patients at Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center and assists veterinarians and other medical staff, while helping maintain the facility and equipment. The center is a specialty practice with board-certified and residency-trained doctors, licensed veterinary technicians, and support teams across specialties including Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Physical Rehabilitation, Anesthesia/Pain Management, and Radiology. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, with rotating weekends. The service operates seven days a week. Once fully trained, the technician must take at least two on-call shifts per month for emergency foreign-body endoscopy. The position pays $25.00–$30.00 per hour, and relocation assistance is available.
Requirements
- At least three years of recent veterinary experience in any capacity in a veterinary practice with increasing responsibilities is preferred.
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness and ability to provide client education and communication.
- Attention to detail.
- At least two on-call shifts per month for emergency foreign-body endoscopy after fully trained.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of endoscopy procedures, equipment, and care.
- Additional fluency in other languages.
Responsibilities
- Perform all essential duties of a Veterinary Technician.
- Support veterinarians, often assisting more than one during a 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 patients.
- Use and maintain medical equipment properly.
- Communicate professionally with clients and provide client education.
- Help keep hospital areas clean and neat and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
- Maintain client and patient confidentiality.
- Meet or exceed performance standards for work quality and productivity.
- Meet or exceed expectations for attendance and punctuality.
- Represent LVVSC with consideration, courtesy, compassion, and professionalism.
- Perform other duties as required by the role and department.
Benefits
- Discount on veterinary care for employees' pets.
- Learning and growth opportunities.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Mental health support with Talkspace.
- Six weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees.
- 401(k) retirement plan options with company match for full-time team members.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time team members.
- Basic life insurance at no cost and other benefit options for full-time team members.
- Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time team members.
- Relocation assistance available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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