Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Creature Comforts Animal Hospital • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Creature Comforts is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join its dedicated team in a small animal hospital. The assistant supports the medical team in providing patient care, anticipates veterinarians’ needs, and helps keep daily operations efficient. The role may also support services such as exotic medicine and anesthesia, stem cell therapy, and laser therapy. Responsibilities may vary with hospital needs and the employee’s experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

The position offers a four-day work week consisting of four 10-hour shifts, with consistent scheduling, no nights, and no on-call shifts. Occasional weekend and holiday shifts may be required. The clinic emphasizes teamwork, communication, mutual support, mentoring, and opportunities to develop skills and contribute to the community.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a veterinary assistant.
• A highly positive attitude and strong communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to recognize what needs to be done and take action.
• Willingness to ask for help and offer help to others.
• A team-first mindset grounded in mutual respect.
• Eagerness to grow, learn, and encourage the growth of others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with dental radiology.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate veterinarians’ needs to help keep the workday efficient and patient care running smoothly.
• Assist the medical team with patient care in a fast-paced small animal hospital.
• Explore and support services such as exotic medicine and anesthesia, stem cell therapy, and laser therapy.
• Take ownership of tasks and responsibilities to achieve positive outcomes for patients and clients.
• Communicate empathetically and respectfully with clients, coworkers, and oneself.
• Share knowledge, skills, and experience to help teammates grow.
• Participate in weekly and monthly team meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skill set, with a flexible approach reflecting skills and future performance.
• 401(k) matching and a Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
• 529 Savings Plan.
• Tuition Support Program.
• Referral bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for employees and eligible family members.
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service, subject to the stated state paid-family-leave exception.
• Sick time and paid time off.
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
• Discounts on pet services and products, plus a pet food discount program.
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program.
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement.
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities and a continuing education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed