Veterinary Assistant

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

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.