Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on veterinary care

Growth opportunities

Employee referral bonus program

Mental health support

Parental leave (6 weeks)

401k with company match

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Basic life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Las Vegas team. You will support DVMs and LVTs, monitor patients, prepare samples, and provide compassionate client communication in a state-of-the-art facility.

We offer a Thursday–Saturday schedule with hybrid options, competitive hourly pay ($18–$22) and comprehensive benefits including insurance, 401k, paid time off, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant with 2+ years preferred.
• Strong desire to learn and apply knowledge in daily work life.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Demonstrate ability to follow technician protocols and procedures.
• Reliable with tasks and projects, showing consistency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document patient vital signs and activity.
• Provide technical support to primary emergency veterinarian.
• Deliver care including diagnostics, nursing, and critical care support.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring (basic, emergent, and critical).
• Prepare samples for diagnostic testing (blood draws, cystocentesis, urine collection).
• Perform lab procedures (blood typing, cross matching, slide agglutination).
• Take and process radiographs (abdomen, thorax, limbs, skull) with safety protocols.
• Maintain and use medical equipment.
• Communicate professionally with clients.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Communication skills

Reliability & follow-through

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the‑art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board‑certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like‑minded, caring professionals. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high‑quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top‑tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well‑being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

The Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center is a specialty practice comprised of board certified and residency trained doctors, licensed veterinary technicians, and support teams who are highly trained in Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Physical Rehabilitation, and Emergency and Critical Care.

We are a dedicated group of professionals committed to providing the best medical care to the patients of our community! We understand the value of teamwork and comradery! We collaborate, support, and lift each other up! We are looking to grow our family here and invite you to consider joining our team!

About the job

The Veterinary Assistant position will assist the hospital in delivering excellent care to all of our patients within the hospital. Perform Veterinary Assistant duties pursuant to VE+CC Protocols. Embodies the culture in treating every client with the utmost courteous and attentive treatment possible, with a keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pets. Assist DVMs and LVT in all duties necessary.

How you’ll make a difference

• Monitor and appropriately document patient vital signs and activity
• Provide all technical support to primary emergency veterinarian
• Provide comfort, diagnostic, surgical and nursing care to all patients including critical care patients
• Perform basic, emergent, and critical care anesthetic monitoring
• Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing including but not limited to blood draws, arterial blood gas sampling, cystocentesis, urinary catheter sampling and free catch urine
• Perform various laboratory procedures including but not limited to blood typing, cross matching, and slide agglutination testing
• Accurately take and process abdominal, thoracic, appendicular, spinal, and skull radiograph while following appropriate radiation safety protocols
• Properly use and maintain medical equipment
• Provide professional client communication

What you will bring

• Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant for 2+ years
• A strong desire to learn and apply knowledge/skills learned to daily work life
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral
• Ability to demonstrate technical procedures as outlined in the technician protocols
• Demonstrate reliability and follow-through with all work‑related tasks / projects

Schedule

• Thursday through Saturday, 7:00am - 7:30pm at our Main location
• Hybrid Main/North
  • Friday, 7:00am - 7:30pm Main Hospital
  • Saturday & Sunday, 6:00am - 6:30pm North Hospital

Salary : $18.00 - $22.00/hr, depends on experience

Benefits

• Discount on veterinary care for your furry family
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Top‑notch employee referral bonus program
• Mental Health support with Talkspace
• 6 Week paid Parental leave for full time employees
• 401k retirement plan options with company match for full‑time team members
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full‑time team members
• Basic life insurance provided at no cost and other benefit options available for full‑time team members
• Paid time off and paid holidays for full‑time team members

Base Pay

$18 - $22 USD

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.