Pet-Centric Veterinary Assistant — Save Lives in Reno

Nevada Humane Society; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical & vision

Pet-centered benefits

Paid Time Off accrual from day one

Job summary

Nevada Humane Society is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Reno Campus. You’ll provide daily care, support clinical procedures, and help match pets with families who will love them for life.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and 6+ months of animal handling experience. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a mission-driven work environment focused on saving lives and enhancing animal welfare.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of professional animal handling experience.
• Ability to work in a veterinary clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Practice fear-free animal restraint during medical procedures, ensuring safety for people and animals.
• Collaborate to triage and complete tasks for medicine cases in a timely manner.
• Create prescribed labels based on exam notes with thoroughness and accuracy.
• Perform diagnostics including radiographs, cytology, phlebotomy and other tests as requested.
• Document exams, treatments, diagnostics, and preventative care in the software.
• Conduct brief physical exams for shelter intakes and identify normal vs abnormal parameters.
• Administer prescribed medications per NSBVME guidelines and NHS SOPs.
• Monitor health of shelter population and provide exceptional care as required.
• Complete medical discharges and consultations for adopters in a kind, professional manner.
• Sterilely prepare anesthetized patients during procedures and recovery.
• Assist with end-of-day closing duties and team tasks.

Education

High School

Job description

Nevada Humane Society is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Reno Campus. You’ll provide daily care, support clinical procedures, and help match pets with families who will love them for life.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and 6+ months of animal handling experience. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a mission-driven work environment focused on saving lives and enhancing animal welfare.