Licensed Veterinary Technician - Animal Kindness Veterinary Hospital

Small Animal and Exotics! Come Join A Great Team!!

Las Vegas, NV

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

The hourly pay rate for this position is $22.00 - $ 28.00 per hour and varies depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location.

About Us:

• A fun, family-owned clinic with great staff! We protect our work culture with everything. We will not tolerate toxic staff OR clients. We work hard to make sure our staff feels appreciated and backed up. Our doctors are KIND! You'll never be yelled at in our office. We treat our client's pets like they are our own. We are currently seeing cats, dogs, pocket pets, and all reptiles (except venomous snakes).
• Owners who genuinely care about their employees!
• New equipment to allow for full in-house diagnostic testing (digital & dental x-ray, Cardell Touch anesthesia monitoring, Dentalaire Prestige dental machine, etc... we keep improving constantly)
• We keep great business hours that allow for a personal life outside of work. M-F 8-5 and Saturday 8-1, closed Sunday with no overnights or emergency call-in.
• We love to laugh while working hard

What about you? Does working for a nice hospital with nice doctors sound good? Here's what we are looking for:

We are seeking an organized, hard-working, compassionate, and service-oriented licensed veterinary technician or VTIT to join our team and provide assistance to our facility’s veterinarians. In this role, you will work directly with our animal patients, their owners, and our veterinary staff.

Licensed Veterinary Technician Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet animals in the exam room and perform an initial evaluation of their health
• Handle basic care duties, including cleaning and dressing wounds, administering medication, collecting samples, and checking vitals
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and lab work, including blood tests and analysis of urine samples
• Assist the veterinarian during surgeries and other procedures by sterilizing tools, stocking the exam and operating rooms, and confirming that equipment is all working properly
• Care for animals by feeding and watering, cleaning rooms and cages, and watching for signs of health problems
• Communicate with owners and families to inform and educate them about animal conditions and proper care
• Update patient files, review care plans, and handle other administrative duties as necessary
• Provide suggestions for continuing education for staff

Licensed Veterinary Technician Requirements and Qualifications:

• Clinical skills and an understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
• Passion for working with animals and their owners
• Interpersonal communication skills to communicate with owners and other veterinary staff
• Ability to prioritize and manage numerous different patient needs at one time
• Attention to detail to maintain accurate patient records
• Physical ability to restrain larger pets when necessary
• Willingness to take direction
• Veterinary Experience: 3 years (Preferred)
• Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)
• Must have graduated from an AVMA-accredited program and have a current and active license

If you got this far, GO KNIGHTS!!

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Saturday
• Part-time & Full-time positions available!

Benefits We Offer