Full-Time | Monday–Friday | No Weekends | No Holidays
About Us
Join our friendly, modern companion animal hospital in Carson City! DOCs Veterinary Hospital is looking for a motivated, energetic, and dependable Entry-Level Veterinary Assistant to join our team.
No prior veterinary experience is required. We can teach you the veterinary skills you need, but we're looking for someone who brings a great attitude, strong work ethic, initiative, and a willingness to jump in and help.
This is an active, hands-on job. The right person is a go-getter who thinks quickly on their feet, can handle a busy environment, and doesn't wait around to be told what needs to be done.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Predictable Weekday Schedule: Monday–Friday with no weekends or holidays
- Competitive Starting Pay: $15/hour to start, with opportunities for raises as you gain experience and skills
- Full Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and employee pet care discount
- Hands-On Learning: Learn animal care, patient handling, client communication, and hospital procedures from an experienced team
- Supportive Culture: Work alongside a team that values communication, teamwork, and helping one another
- Opportunity to Grow: Gain valuable skills and experience in a professional veterinary hospital
Shift Schedule
Opening Shift: 7:15 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday
Closing Shift: 9:30 AM – Close
Approximately 6:30 PM Monday–Thursday and 5:30 PM Friday
10-hour shifts scheduled after initial probationary period.
Applicants must be available to rotate through all shifts.
What You'll Be Doing
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care
- Safely handle and restrain dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
- Assist with appointments, treatments, procedures, and surgery preparation
- Help prepare treatment areas and maintain a clean, organized hospital
- Learn to assist with vaccinations, laboratory procedures, and sample collection
- Clean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, equipment, and exam rooms
- Accurately update patient records
- Help with stocking and maintaining hospital supplies
- Communicate professionally with clients and team members
- Follow instructions carefully while also recognizing when something needs to be done and taking initiative
- Jump in to help other team members when the hospital gets busy
This Job Is Physically Active
Veterinary assisting is not a desk job. Applicants should understand that you will spend much of your shift standing, walking, bending, lifting, cleaning, and working directly with animals.
You must be able to:
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Safely handle and restrain animals
- Remain on your feet for extended periods of time
- Move quickly and efficiently throughout the hospital
- Work comfortably in a fast-paced environment
- Perform repetitive cleaning and physical tasks throughout the day
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- A go-getter who takes initiative
- Dependable and punctual
- Quick to learn and able to think on their feet
- Comfortable working in a busy environment
- Not afraid to get their hands dirty
- Comfortable handling animals
- Able to follow instructions and accept feedback
- A team player who is willing to jump in wherever needed
- Positive, professional, and respectful toward clients and coworkers
- Able to stay calm and productive when things get busy
- Interested in building a career in veterinary medicine
You don't need to know everything when you walk through our doors—we're willing to teach. What we can't teach is work ethic, reliability, initiative, and a willingness to work hard.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be available Monday–Friday
- Must be available to rotate through opening and closing shifts
- Must be able to reliably commute to Carson City, NV, or relocate
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Must be comfortable standing and walking for extended periods
- Must be comfortable working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
- Must be willing to learn new skills and follow established procedures
Preferred, But Not Required
- Experience with animals
- 4-H, FFA, or other animal-related programs
- Volunteer experience at an animal shelter or rescue
- Previous customer service experience
- Previous veterinary, kennel, grooming, boarding, or animal-care experience
Benefits
- Monday–Friday schedule
- No weekends or holidays
- Starting pay of $15/hour
- Opportunities for advancement and pay increases with experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Employee pet care discount
- Hands-on training and opportunities to develop veterinary skills
If This Sounds Like You...
If you're energetic, dependable, willing to learn, comfortable working hard, and excited to work with animals, we'd love to meet you.
We're looking for someone who will show up, work hard, think ahead, and be part of the team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any experience in 4-H, FFA, or other animal-related programs?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Carson City, NV 89701 (Required)
Work Location: In person
