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Veterinary Assistant
Peak Pet Urgent Care —Reno, NV
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals —Reno, NV
- Full-time
- Vital signs
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Veterinary Assistant
EVS Urgent Care —Reno, NV
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Patient monitoring
- Clinic experience
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Veterinary Assistant
Klaich Animal Hospital —Reno, NV
- $16 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Teaching
- 401(k)
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Full Time Veterinary Assistant
Truckee Meadows Veterinary Hospital —Reno, NV
- From $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Clinic experience
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Veterinary Receptionist/Assistant Crossover
Advanced Pet Care of Northern Nevada —Sparks, NV
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Veterinary Assistant
Doctor's Office for Pets —Truckee, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Veterinary Assistant
Incline Veterinary Hospital —Incline Village, NV
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Experienced Veterinary Assistant (Part-Time)
DOCS Veterinary Hospital, Inc. —Carson City, NV
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Laboratory experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Kennel Attendant
SPANISH SPRINGS PET RESORT —Sparks, NV
- $15 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- No experience needed
- Ability to climb stairs
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Veterinary Assistant (Mentorship Available; AAHA Certified)
Mountain View Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Care —Reno, NV
- $17 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- No experience needed
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Veterinary Assistant

Peak Pet Urgent Care -
Reno, NV

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Job Details

Full-time
$19 - $21 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Uniform allowance
Parental leave
401(k) matching
Employee discount

Qualifications

Animal health monitoring
Animal emergency response procedures
Collaborate with healthcare professionals
Patient room cleaning
Biological safety protocols
Vascular access
Patient comfort
Companion animal handling
Customer communication
Patient progress tracking
Medical chart preparation
Patient rooming
Veterinary vital signs monitoring
Serving clients
Medical procedure assistance
Sales transaction processing
Pre-examination patient preparation
Medical equipment operation
Payment processing
Computer literacy
Intake
Triage
Pet health monitoring
In-person customer service
First aid
Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures
Patient stabilization in emergency medicine
Care documentation
Veterinary client education
Animal blood collection

Full Job Description

Summary

Are you passionate about animal care and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? Peak Pet Urgent Care is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! In this role, you'll work alongside veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians to provide exceptional medical care while supporting pets and their families through urgent and emergent situations. If you're compassionate, dependable, and enjoy working collaboratively in an environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to meet you!

Position Summary

The Veterinary Assistant (VA) is a key member of the medical team, supporting veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and client service representatives in delivering high-quality patient care. This role assists with patient intake, nursing care, diagnostics, treatments, laboratory procedures, anesthesia support, and daily hospital operations while helping provide an exceptional experience for both pets and their owners.

Schedule

Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required
Alternating weekends or one weekend day per week required
Schedules are published in advance to support work-life balance while meeting the needs of our patients and hospital.

Primary Job Responsibilities

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily medical operations of the hospital, including:

Obtain accurate patient histories, weights, vital signs (TPR), and medical documentation.
Assist veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with patient examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
Safely restrain patients using low-stress handling techniques.
Prepare treatment estimates, consent forms, and medical records.
Assist with venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, and patient treatments in accordance with hospital policy.
Perform in-house laboratory diagnostics and prepare samples for outside laboratories.
Monitor hospitalized patients and promptly communicate changes in patient condition.
Maintain treatment areas, exam rooms, surgical suites, pharmacy, and hospital cleanliness.
Support patient admissions, discharges, and client education as directed by the medical team.
Follow hospital triage and emergency care protocols.
Participate in team meetings, coaching sessions, and ongoing professional development.

Examples of Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities

The Veterinary Assistant must be able to perform these duties while helping maintain Peak Pet Urgent Care's high standards of patient care and teamwork:

Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients throughout their visit.
Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to provide efficient patient care.
Assist with patient triage and prepare patients for examinations and treatment.
Safely restrain patients during exams, diagnostics, radiographs, and procedures.
Observe, monitor, and report changes in patient condition.
Assist with anesthesia and sedation monitoring as directed.
Collect and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, and fecal samples.
Prepare and maintain treatment areas with appropriate equipment and supplies.
Assist during emergency procedures, CPR, and patient stabilization efforts.
Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
Clean, disinfect, and restock hospital areas while following biosecurity protocols.
Help ensure hospitalized patients remain comfortable, clean, and well cared for throughout their stay.
Contribute to a positive, respectful, and collaborative team culture through professionalism, communication, and accountability.

Physical Effort

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk and listen; will use hand to manipulate, handle or feel; will reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a veterinary urgent care hospital and includes exposure to:

Sick, injured, and potentially aggressive animals
Animal bites, scratches, odors, and bodily fluids
Controlled substances and medical equipment
Infectious diseases while following established safety protocols
Fast-paced, emotionally charged situations requiring professionalism and compassion

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Clinical

Animal restraint and low-stress handling
Venipuncture and sample collection
Patient monitoring and anesthesia support
Radiology assistance
Laboratory diagnostics
CPR and emergency patient support

Administrative

Medical record documentation
Estimate preparation
Payment processing
Computer proficiency and data entry
Veterinary medical terminology

Professional

Strong verbal and written communication
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Time management and organization
Accountability and attention to detail
Positive attitude and collaborative teamwork

Why Peak Pet Urgent Care?

At Peak Pet Urgent Care, you'll be part of a locally owned team dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality urgent care to pets when they need it most. We believe in supporting our team through collaboration, continued learning, and a positive culture where every team member plays an important role in making a difference for our patients, clients, and community.

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person

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