What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant (LVT) - Lab Assistant position at Pima Medical Institute?
Job Posting: Veterinary Assistant Lab Instructor – Las Vegas Campus
Location: Pima Medical Institute – Las Vegas, NV
Position Type: Full-Time, Flexible hours (20 work hours/week)
Salary Range: $20.80 - $24.96/hour Competitive Benefits
Train the Next Generation of Veterinary Professionals in Las Vegas!
Join PMI’s Las Vegas campus as a Veterinary Technician Lab Instructor and play a hands-on role in shaping skilled veterinary professionals. Our accelerated program combines classroom learning with real-world lab experience – and we need your expertise to guide students through clinical skills development.
What You’ll Do
✅ Lead Hands-On Labs:
✔ Nevada Credential: Current CVT, LVT or RVT license in good standing
✔ Vegas Experience: 3 years working in Las Vegas veterinary clinics/hospitals
✔ Education: Associate degree from AVMA CVTEA-accredited program
✔ Tech Comfort: Proficient with digital records, Microsoft Office, and lab tech
Bonus Qualifications
Las Vegas needs skilled vet assistants – and we need YOU to train them!
Location: Pima Medical Institute – Las Vegas, NV
Position Type: Full-Time, Flexible hours (20 work hours/week)
Salary Range: $20.80 - $24.96/hour Competitive Benefits
Train the Next Generation of Veterinary Professionals in Las Vegas!
Join PMI’s Las Vegas campus as a Veterinary Technician Lab Instructor and play a hands-on role in shaping skilled veterinary professionals. Our accelerated program combines classroom learning with real-world lab experience – and we need your expertise to guide students through clinical skills development.
What You’ll Do
✅ Lead Hands-On Labs:
- Teach essential vet assistant skills: animal restraint, clinical procedures, lab equipment operation
- Develop engaging lab scenarios that mirror real veterinary clinic environments
- Provide individualized coaching during lab sessions
- Track progress through skills checklists and competency evaluations
- Collaborate with classroom instructors to reinforce learning
- Ensure all lab equipment/supplies are stocked and operational
- Uphold strict safety and sanitation protocols
- Prepare lab materials for each module
- Participate in quarterly training on new veterinary techniques
- Attend local veterinary conferences (CE opportunities provided)
✔ Nevada Credential: Current CVT, LVT or RVT license in good standing
✔ Vegas Experience: 3 years working in Las Vegas veterinary clinics/hospitals
✔ Education: Associate degree from AVMA CVTEA-accredited program
✔ Tech Comfort: Proficient with digital records, Microsoft Office, and lab tech
Bonus Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) – huge plus for our diverse student body
- Experience with exotic animals (common in Vegas practices)
- New Facility: State-of-the-art vet lab with digital radiography suite
- Flex Schedules: Day/evening shifts available
- Local Perks:
- Discounted CE through our Vegas veterinary partners
- Staff wellness program with local gym discounts
- Medical (PPO/HDHP HSA), dental, vision
- 401(k) with 10% employer match
- Paid time off holidays
- Tuition reimbursement for your own career growth
Las Vegas needs skilled vet assistants – and we need YOU to train them!
Salary : $21 - $25
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