Licensed Veterinary Technician

SIGN-ON Bonus Offered: $6,000.00

• (Paid in quarterly installments and discussed upon hiring). The Animal Foundation is seeking highly motivated Licensed Veterinary Technicians to help us sustain our mission. Would you like to help us continue making a difference for the animals in the Las Vegas Valley? You would be joining our team of veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistant support staff to bring the most effective care to the animals in our shelter. This position includes both shelter medicine and surgery responsibilities. Our clinic has many of the same tools as a full-service veterinary hospital including three surgical suites, ultrasound, digital radiography, in-house blood work, and options for referral of advanced cases. We practice the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and Fear Free Sheltering. We take in any animal that comes through our doors regardless of health, temperament, or species. We value your personal time and provide an environment that encourages you to recharge. If you are flexible, compassionate toward both people and animals, and are driven to consistently do your best, you may have what it takes to be a Team Member at The Animal Foundation!

Benefits

Full-Time Team Member Medical Dental Vision Short-term disability coverage Supplemental insurance options Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid holidays (after 90 days of full time employment) 4 day work week with a guaranteed 1-hour lunch break Full-Time & Part-Time Team Members: 401(k) with employer match Paid time off (PTO) Discounts and perks for personal pet care Brief Company Description: Founded in 1978 as a low-cost spay and neuter clinic, The Animal Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that has grown into the highest-volume single-site animal shelter in the United States.

As an open-admission shelter, The Animal Foundation serves every animal in need, regardless of age, condition, or species. Much like a public hospital, we provide care for animals who are healthy, injured, sick, or vulnerable — from dogs, cats, and rabbits to pigs, chickens, and exotic pets. Through compassionate care and strong community support, we work every day to improve the lives of the animals who come through our doors.

Our mission is to reimagine animal welfare by providing lasting impact in the lives of animals, supporting the people who love them, and strengthening our community through compassion.

Position Summary

Responsible for performance of all functions of a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) according to State of Nevada veterinary law. Provides compassionate and humane medical care to the animals in our care in accordance with protocols created by veterinarians at The Animal Foundation. Please see attachment for full job description.