Veterinary Assistant

Direct Jobs; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 50,971,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $18-19/hour

Work-Life Balance

Health, dental, & vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Pet service discounts

Wellness plans for pets

Referral program

Job summary

Skyline Pet Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team in the Las Vegas valley area. Bring 1-2 years of veterinary experience and a passion for animal care.

We offer competitive pay ($18-19/hour), health/dental/vision, PTO, and generous pet service discounts. VA certification preferred but not required; anesthesia monitoring experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant required.
• Anesthesia monitoring experience preferred.
• VA certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures.
• Prepare and restrain animals, assist during surgeries and diagnostics.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience (1-2+)

Anesthesia monitoring experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Looking for a full-time, experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our wonderful team at Skyline Pet Hospital.

ABOUT YOU:

Positive attitude, love animals, are curious about the world of veterinary medicines. At Skyline Pet Hospital, we believe in hiring well, training well, and promoting from within. With 4 animal hospitals across the Las Vegas valley and growing, this position has the ability to grow into many different roles.

About Us:

At Skyline Pet Hospital, we have built a business based on trust, reputation, compassion, and being truly passionate about serving our community. We are early adopters of technology and innovation; we value continued growth and education, and we’ve created an environment where our team grows together. Finding the right fit is just as important as finding the right skill set.

Because we’re fast-growing, our team members receive more than just a competitive compensation package - they have an opportunity to grow their career in other meaningful ways, based on their individual goals.

Our full-service animal hospitals offer a variety of care to our patients including internal medicine, digital radiology, surgery, dentistry, in-house lab and pharmacy, ultrasound, acupuncture, orthopedic and specialty surgeries, comprehensive preventative care & pet wellness plans.

We care:

For a forever-learning animal-lover like yourself, who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative work environment, we offer a wide range of benefits and career growth opportunities.

• Competitive Compensation Package, $18-19/hour
• Work-Life Balance
• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Robust veterinary service discounts for your pets
• Complimentary Wellness Plans for your pets
• Generous referral program

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to hazards associated with aggressive patients; hazards associated with infected animals and controlled substances; exposure to unpleasant odors and noises; exposure to bites, scratches and animal wastes; possible exposure to contagious diseases.
Will be exposed to potentially hazardous or unpleasant materials, including: blood, urine, feces, and vomit (at least 50% of the time); anesthetic gases (25% of the time); cleaning materials (90% of the time); medical sharps (90% of the time); radiographic exposure (25% of the time), exposure to therapy laser (10-15% of the time), and zoonotic diseases (less than 10% of the time)

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant required
• Anesthesia monitoring experience
• High school diploma
• VA certification preferred, but not required