Veterinary Assistant

Marsveterinary; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition support and sponsorships

Referral bonuses

Generous pet care discounts

Free mental health and wellness subscriptions

Job summary

Marsveterinary is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant at the VCA A Plus Animal Hospital in Reno, NV. This role is vital in supporting our Technician and Doctor teams to ensure exceptional care for our patients while creating a positive environment.

The ideal candidate will engage with clients, assist in procedures, and contribute to an inclusive culture that values ongoing education and career development. Join us for a rewarding career in veterinary medicine!

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary or animal care preferred.
• Ability to create a positive atmosphere for clients and pets.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient examinations and procedures.
• Record patient vitals and histories.
• Maintain a clean hospital environment.

Skills

Restraining and assisting in patient exams

Taking detailed medical histories

Performing laboratory work

Compassionate care for animals

Maintaining medical records

Job description

Join The VCA A Plus Animal Hospital Team!

Location: Reno, NV

Full-time (30 hours a week)

VCA A Plus Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join the team. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support the Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting our wonderful Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education opportunities
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com