Veterinary Assistant - PACU

Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is looking to add Veterinary Assistants – overnight weekends and weekdays to our Post Anesthesia Recovery Unite department (PACU)!

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The Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is a specialty practice comprised of board certified and residency trained doctors, licensed veterinary technicians, and support teams who are highly trained in 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 best medical care to the patients of our community! We understand the value of teamwork and comradery! We collaborate, support, and lift each other up! We are looking to grow our family here and invite you to consider joining our team!

About the job: The primary role of the Veterinary Assistant is to provide excellent care to the patients of Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center, as well as assist the veterinarian and veterinary technician, and upkeep of facility and equipment.

How you'll make a difference:

• Perform all essential duties of a Veterinary Assistant
• Provide support to all veterinarians and veterinary technicians, often assisting more than one on your 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 all patients
• Properly use and maintain medical equipment
• Provide professional client communication
• Helps keep hospital areas clean and neat, maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Maintains client and patient confidentiality
• Meet or exceed performance standards for work quality and productivity
• Meet or exceed LVVSC expectations for attendance and punctuality
• Act as an ambassador of LVVSC at all times, displaying consideration, courtesy, compassion, and professionalism
• Other duties vary based on role and department

What you will bring:

• Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant for 2+ years in a general practice, preference will be given to those with experience within veterinary specialty hospital setting.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community we serve
• Reliable, organized, and committed to provide high level care to our patients and clients
• A craving for lifelong learning and continuous improvements
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to have fun!

Schedule: 

• Overnight weekends: 7pm to 7:30am, Fri – Sun
• Weekdays: 7am – 5:30pm, Mon, Tues, and Thursday. 8am – 6:30pm, Fri

Salary:  based on experience

Benefits: 

• Discount on veterinary care for your furry family
• Employee referral bonus program
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Uniform allowance
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Continuing education support for licensed team members
• 401k retirement plan options w/ company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid by employer up to 100%
• Basic life insurance provided at no cost and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
• Paid time off and holiday pay for full-time team members

Location: 8650 W Tropicana Ave Suite B107, Las Vegas, NV 89147

Apply today to learn how LVVSC can be your next career home!

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Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Veritas does not currently sponsor applicants for work Visas, except for TN or E-3 Visa.

All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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