Veterinary Technician

FLSA: Non-Exempt (hourly) REVISED: 04/16/2026 REPORTS TO: Veterinary Services Supervisor REVIEWED: 01/06/2024 SUPERVISES: None 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists the surgeon(s) with preoperative examinations. Conducts and monitors the flow of surgery. Ensures employees and students are performing anesthetic monitoring, surgical preparation, and anesthesia recovery correctly. Assists in coordination of work assignments and daily flow of work within the shelter clinic or the Public Spay and Neuter Clinic (PSNC) to maximize efficiency when required. Administers controlled drugs/substances to animals in accordance with the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the drug protocols of The Animal Foundation and all under supervision of a veterinarian. Records all and reconciles any controlled drugs/substances in accordance with the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the drug protocols of the Animal Foundation and all under supervision of a veterinarian. Induction, monitoring and maintaining stability of all patients undergoing anesthesia/surgery and under direction of a veterinarian. Assists a veterinarian with any emergencies that may arise during surgery and/or when an animal is being housed at the Animal Foundation. Assists with surgical duties in a high volume, fast paced environment pursuant to Nevada State law, and under the supervision of a veterinarian. Preps animals for surgical procedures. Includes shaving hair from surgical sites, use of proper surgical scrub techniques and all in conjunction with monitoring animals while under anesthesia, etc. Monitors anesthesia while animals are having surgery/in surgery suite. Includes assisting surgeons with supply needs and opening surgical packs using aseptic technique, etc. Performs surgical recovery. Includes bringing animals body temperatures back to a proper temperature, cleans incision sites, places any needed e-collars, nail trims, etc. This may also include assistance in LCSNC that is open 3 days a week. Required to intubate animals during surgical prepping and/or during emergency procedures. Required to microchip animals after proper training. Required to give rabies vaccines after proper training and under the supervision of a veterinarian. Provides routine medical testing and preventative care to animals as directed. This includes use of blood machine equipment and collection of samples, urinalysis sticks, microscopic work, infectious disease testing, etc. Administers and/or assists with administering prescribed medication(s) to animals in accordance with the Nevada State Board of…