Veterinary Assistant

City: Gardnerville

State: Nevada

Hospital Name: Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital

Job Type: Support Staff

Job Overview

Our Veterinary Assistants are hands-on members of the patient care team at Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital, working independently and side by side with our doctors. We are a fast-paced general practice, urgent care, and specialty referral hospital with digital x-ray, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, laser, electrocardiography, a full in-house laboratory and pharmacy, and multiple surgical suites. If you are passionate about animals and want to join a team of devoted animal advocates, we would love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Veterinary Assistants rotate through several roles: Exam Room, Treatment Room, and Surgery.

Exam room: Get patient history from clients, assist the doctor during exams, and educate clients on their pet's care. Give injections as directed.

Treatment room: Perform treatments as directed by the doctors. Take digital radiographs, prepare samples to send to outside laboratories, and run in-house bloodwork.

Surgery: Prepare patients for surgery and help monitor anesthesia.

Records and teamwork: Document in our electronic medical records, and work well with team members at every level of the hospital.

Requirements

• Veterinary experience required (1-3 years preferred)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Computer skills for working in electronic medical records
• Team player who works well with all levels of hospital team members
• Reliable and responsible, with consistent attendance
• Ability to work 10-hour shifts, including nights and weekends
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (see below)

Preferred: Experience with EZyVet (not required)

Physical Demands

The work involves lifting, carrying, and restraining animals. Candidates should be able to lift 40 lbs on their own. Team members will help with animals over 40 lbs. Candidates should be comfortable walking or standing for extended periods and frequently working in a bent or squatting position.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation:

• Base hourly rate of $16-$21 DOE
• Eligible for periodic bonus

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays (where applicable)
• Employee discounts

Team perks:

• Discounted gym membership
• Quarterly staff meetings
• Co-worker kudos program
• Annual review and pay advancements
• Monthly touch base with team supervisors
• Staff incentive program
• On-site skills training