Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Care & Client Trust

VCA Animal Hospitals; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

VCA Baring Blvd Animal Hospital in Sparks, NV is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for full-time, Mon-Saturday shifts. Pay ranges from $17.50 to $20.00 per hour. The role supports Doctors and Technicians, delivering compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

The position emphasizes client experience, patient care, and collaboration within a large veterinary community offering growth and education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to restrain and assist in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals is required.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging may be needed.
• Familiarity with maintaining medical records is expected.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintaining medical records and supporting staff.
• Assisting Doctor and Technician teams and keeping the hospital environment safe.

Skills

Restraint & assist

Medical history

Vitals

Lab work

Medical records

Team support

Job description

VCA Baring Blvd Animal Hospital in Sparks, NV is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for full-time, Mon-Saturday shifts. Pay ranges from $17.50 to $20.00 per hour. The role supports Doctors and Technicians, delivering compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

The position emphasizes client experience, patient care, and collaboration within a large veterinary community offering growth and education opportunities.