Veterinary Assistant (52042)

Job DetailsJob Location: Reno Campus - Reno, NV 89502Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Travel varies based on positionJob Category: Veterinary ServicesCare for pets. Find them homes. Save lives. That’s the mission at Nevada Humane Society.

We’re a high-save organization helping nearly 34,000 animals in our community each year and caring for approximately 10,000 across both of our campuses. through sheltering, adoptions and community-centered programs and services that help find pets loving homes and keep them there. We are seeking a (Job Title) to join our team at our (Campus Name) Campus. In this role, you’ll provide daily care, support positive outcomes, and help match pets with the families who will love them for life.

At NHS, lifesaving work is powered by dedicated professionals. We support our team with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and a workplace rooted in compassion, teamwork, and purpose.

POSITION OVERVIEW





Department:


Clinic


Reports To:


Clinic Assistant Manager




Supervises:


None




FLSA/Work Hours Status:


Full-Time 40+ hours per week


DOL Status:


Non-Exempt




Base Pay Range:


Base pay range is calculated by position title, and experience. It is determined within the departmental budget. Changes to the range are approved by the CEO.





WHAT YOU’LL DO

Our Veterinary Assistant plays an important role in advancing Nevada Humane Society’s mission. 

As a Veterinary Assistant, you contribute to Nevada Humane Society’s (NHS) mission by supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering exceptional medical and surgical care through the daily operations of the clinic. Your work supports high-quality, compassionate animal healthcare and reflects our commitment to care for pets, find them homes, and save lives.

Essential Responsibilities

Position-Specific Responsibilities


Practice fear free animal restraint during medical/surgical procedures, while ensuring comfort and safety of all people and animals involved.
Ensure collaboration to triage and complete tasks for all medicine cases in a timely manner.
Create requested prescriptions labels based off exam notes and ensure thoroughness and accuracy while filling each script.
Perform and prepare necessary diagnostics including but not limited to radiographs, cytology’s, phlebotomy and other laboratory tests as requested by the veterinarian.
Thoroughly and accurately document all completed exams, treatments, diagnostics and preventative care in the appropriate software program.
Perform brief physical exams for all shelter intakes including identifying normal and abnormal parameters and completing all necessary preventative care.
Accurately and efficiently administer prescribed medications to all necessary patients in accordance with Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NSBVME) and follow NHS related SOPs.
Monitor the health of the shelter population ranging from available animals to critical hospitalized patients and provide exceptional care as required.
Complete informative medical discharges and consultations to potential adopters and other clients in a kind and professional manner.
Closely monitor and sterilely prepare anesthetized patients for their surgical procedures within an appropriate pace through recovery.
Work collectively with the team to ensure all end-of-day closing duties are completed including but not limited to surgical pack wrapping/sterilization, laundry, animal husbandry and standard cleaning tasks.
In the absence of a third-party after-hours triage, assume responsibility for the After-Hours Emergency Phone (AHEP) and assist in the triage of emergency patient care in compliance with established protocols.


 

BENEFITS & PERKS

In Nevada

Nevada employers often provide competitive benefits, but NHS stands out with:


Employer-paid medical & vision premium option (Full-Time Employees)
Pet-centric benefits not typical in most benefit packages
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual starting on day one rather than waiting periods.
This puts NHS at or above local and national trends for comprehensive total compensation and unique personal perks


Full-Time Employees Are Eligible For:

• Nine paid holidays • 90% employer-paid buy-up options and low-cost dental plans

• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

All Employees are eligible for:

• Low-cost supplemental plans including Life Insurance, Accident, and Short-Term Disability

• Pet-focused perks such as free vaccines, spay/neuter, and end-of-life services for employee-owned pets

• Free and reduced-cost pet adoptions

• Up to 50% off major brand and prescription pet