Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $21.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Free medical benefits package
competitive hourly wage
Job Description
Join the Nevada Humane Society team as a full-time Veterinary Assistant at their Reno Campus, earning between $19.00 to $21.00 hourly. The role is essential in supporting veterinary staff by providing safe and adequate animal restraint during examinations and medical procedures, performing diagnostic tests including radiographs and cytology, and preparing patients for surgery using sterile techniques. This fast-paced position requires excellent attention to detail to maintain accurate patient logs, monitor anesthetized animals through procedures and recovery, as well as administer prescribed medications according to veterinary orders and state regulations. You will also assist with shelter population health by conducting physical... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- prior experience working in a veterinary or animal shelter setting preferred
- ability to handle animals safely and humanely
- strong observational and communication skills
- willingness to work full time, including potential for varied shifts
- commitment to animal welfare and team collaboration
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- experience with animal restraint and basic medical procedures
- knowledge of veterinary medical terminology
- ability to maintain accurate patient records
- effective communication skills with team members and the public
- ability to operate diagnostic equipment as directed
- understanding of sterilization and surgical prep protocols
- capable of following veterinarians' orders and state regulations
- comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume shelter environment
Job Duties
- Provide safe and adequate animal restraint during physical examinations and other medical/surgical procedures
- perform and prepare diagnostics such as radiographs, phlebotomy, cytology's and other laboratory tests as requested by the veterinarian
- prepare patients for surgical procedures using sterile technique
- maintain accurate and thorough patient logs including anesthesia forms and misc. logs
- ensure proper patient safety by monitoring anesthetic patients during the procedure and while in recovery
- maintain accurate records of medical treatments and physical exams
- accurately create and fill prescription labels as directed by the veterinarians
- administer prescribed medication(s) as directed on the label in accordance with the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- monitor hospitalized clinic patients by ensuring proper husbandry tasks are completed and all concerns are reported to the medicine veterinarian
- complete daily treatment rounds for medicated shelter animals while monitoring overall health of shelter population
- perform brief physical exams and other necessary preventative care including vaccines and parvo snap tests to new shelter intakes
- identify normal and abnormal parameters in a variety of patients and flag concerns for the veterinarians in ShelterLuv
- ensure all new shelter intakes are properly identified by photographing each animal in accordance with marketing needs
- assist with public services, both on and off-site, including but not limited to spay/neuter and vaccine clinics
- ensure all surgical instruments are cleaned and packed accurately to ensure proper pack sterilization
- in the event of an emergency, assist with the handling and evacuation of animals located at either Nevada Humane Society campus
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
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