Licensed Veterinary Technician

Animal Care Center of Pahrump is growing and looking for experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our team.  We are expanding from a 1 to 3 doctor practice and need an LVT ready to work at the highest level of their training and license. Full-time or Part-time shifts available.  

*Qualified Full-Time Veterinary Technicians are eligible for a $2,000 Sign-on Bonus or Relocation Assistance! * 

• Salary: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location. 

• Schedule: Full-time, Four to Five 8-hour or Four 10-hour shifts per week.  Primarily weekdays with rotating weekend support.  Part-time, flexible scheduling, including weekend coverage.  

• Location: 6981 NV-160, Pahrump, NV 89060 

• Added Benefits: Continuing education allowance (Up to $1000 annually), license reimbursement, flexible scheduling 

Who We Are:  

Animal Care Center of Pahrump is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, located in Pahrump, Nevada.  We are the only local veterinary practice open 7 days a week to support all the preventative and urgent care needs of the region.  Dr. Netta Ohayon joined in 2024 as Medical Director and has established a culture of friendly, supportive, high-quality medical care.  Animal Care Center aims to provide owners with sound, honest choices for their pets and to provide our patients with excellent and compassionate medical care. We strive to give our customers the best personalized service possible and to create a friendly, professional work environment for our excellent staff! 

Who You Are: 

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Nevada, or eligible to transfer/acquire state license within 3 months of hire 

• 2+ years of veterinary clinical experience, as a veterinary technician or assistant 

• Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required.  

• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment 

• Passion for working with animals and their owners 

• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint 

• Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare 

• Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills 

• Exam room skills include obtaining accurate histories, obtaining vitals, brief exams, client education and financial conversations 

• Dental Experience, including charting, scaling, polishing, dental radiology 

• Skilled in IV Catheter placement, venipuncture, urinary catheter placement, applying casts, bandages and splints 

• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience including intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique, pre-operative and post-operative care