Veterinary Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Gardnerville (NV); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

On-site skills training

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates in Gardnerville, NV is looking for dedicated Veterinary Assistants to join their team. The ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of experience in veterinary assistance, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with veterinarians.

This role involves obtaining medical histories from clients, assisting in exam rooms, and performing various treatments as directed. NVA offers a starting hourly wage between $16 and $21, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a veterinary assistant role preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are a must.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Obtain history from clients.
• Assist in exam rooms and client education.
• Administer injections and perform in-house bloodwork.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with anesthesia.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Team player

Computer skills

Ezyvet experience

Job description

Hiring Veterinary Assistants with experience!

We are looking for a hard‑working, self‑motivated individual to join our amazing Veterinary Assistant team!

Hours include nights and weekends. Must be reliable and responsible. Offering a great starting hourly salary and benefits package after 90 days (must be full time).

Benefits

• Discounted gym membership
• Monthly staff meetings
• Monthly birthday celebrations
• Annual review and pay advancements
• Monthly touch base with team supervisors
• Staff incentive program
• On‑site skills training

We are currently in need of an Assistant with experience (1–3 years preferred). Our Veterinary Assistants work both independently and side by side with our doctors. Veterinary Assistant must have excellent communication and customer service skills and be a team player! We utilize electronic medical records, so computer skills are a must. Experience with Ezyvet preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain history from clients.
• Assist in exam rooms.
• Client education.
• Administer injections.
• Obtain digital radiographs.
• Perform treatments as directed by the doctors.
• Prepare samples to be sent to outside laboratories.
• Perform in‑house bloodwork.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist in monitoring anesthesia.

Physical demands: lift and carry animals up to 40 lbs. (Lift 40 lbs. alone; lifting animals over 40 lbs. assisted by other staff). Walk or stand for extended periods. Work in bent or squatting positions. Able to work long hours. Experienced in teamwork.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

Compensation and Benefits

• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• $16 - $21 an hour

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.