Veterinary Assistant: Career Growth & CE Benefits

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet care discounts

Tuition assistance

Continuing education

Head Space access

Referral bonuses

Leadership opportunities

Career development

Job summary

VCA Decatur Animal Hospital in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Full-time position, 40 hours/week with rotating Saturdays. Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00/hr.

You will support the Doctor and Technician teams to deliver exceptional patient care and client experience. Responsibilities include restraining and assisting with exams, taking histories and vitals, lab work, imaging, and maintaining medical records.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Ability to restrain and assist in exams and procedures.
• Strong communication with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and assist in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Take detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Fill prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Provide compassionate care for our hospitalized animals.
• Maintain medical records.
• Assist our Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Animal restraint

Medical history taking

Patient vitals

Laboratory work

Diagnostic imaging

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Experience as Veterinary Assistant

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

VCA Decatur Animal Hospital in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Full-time position, 40 hours/week with rotating Saturdays. Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00/hr.

You will support the Doctor and Technician teams to deliver exceptional patient care and client experience. Responsibilities include restraining and assisting with exams, taking histories and vitals, lab work, imaging, and maintaining medical records.