Veterinary Assistant - Ophthalmology

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

CE allowance and PTO

401k with company match

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Basic life insurance

Paid parental leave

Hospital discounts and pet insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners is hiring Veterinary Assistants for Ophthalmology in Las Vegas. You will support ophthalmic exams, assist DVMs, document patient history, and help with anesthesia and diagnostics.

We offer a highly collaborative environment with a focus on exceptional care, continuing education, and strong patient- and client-centered service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Basic understanding of anesthetic monitoring.
• Process laboratory specimens.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Understanding of physiologic ranges (normal/abnormal).
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmology exams and DVMs with diagnostic procedures.
• Take intra-ocular pressure measurements and Doppler BP.
• Document history and updates in medical records.
• Assist with anesthetic and sedated procedures.
• Maintain accurate treatment sheets and logs.
• Take radiographs and prepare blood samples for testing.
• Provide client education on at-home care.
• Support overall patient care and safety in the clinic.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Anesthetic monitoring basic

Laboratory specimen handling

Anatomy and physiology

Normal vs abnormal ranges

Collaborative teamwork

Communication and organization

Honesty and 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, open 24/7/365 and 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.

About the Job

Veterinary Assistants are responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer service and patient care within the veterinary practice. In addition to veterinary technician skills such as patient restraint, administering medications, IV catheter placement, and phlebotomy, assistants in the Ophthalmology department will be responsible for the following.

• Assisting with Ophthalmologic exams
• Helping DVMs and Techs with specialized diagnostic procedures
• Obtaining intra‑ocular pressures
• Measuring blood pressure using Doppler
• Documenting history and updates in medical records
• Assist DVMs and Techs with anesthetic and sedated procedures
• Maintain accurate treatment sheets
• Take radiographs and obtain and prepare various blood samples for diagnostic testing
• Provide client education on a wide range of at‑home care

What you will bring

• Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant
• Basic understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring
• Process laboratory specimens
• Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Understanding of normal vs abnormal physiologic ranges
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long‑term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun

Schedule

Four 10‑hour shifts, rotating schedule to include weekends.

Salary

$19.00 – $23.00 / hour based on experience.

• Highly competitive salary based on experience
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
• 401k retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options – some plans may be paid up to 100%
• Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full‑time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full‑time team members
• Hospital discounts as well as pet insurance
• Paid time off and time to enjoy it

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.