Ready to Make a Difference One Paw at a Time?- Be our Next Vet Assistant at Providence Pet Hospital

Animal Health Partners • Las Vegas, NV

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Do you speak fluent dog, tolerate cat judgment, and get excited about helping pets feel better? If your idea of a great day includes puppy kisses, surgery days, client education, teamwork, and making a real difference in the lives of pets and their families, keep reading. At Providence Pet Hospital, we're looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is compassionate, hardworking, curious, and ready to jump in wherever needed. No two days are the same, and that's exactly how we like it. We're a team that believes great medicine starts with great people. We laugh together, learn together, celebrate wins together, and support each other through the tough days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Compassionate toward both pets and their people.
• Dependable, punctual, and accountable.
• A team player who enjoys helping others.
• Organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Calm under pressure and able to adapt when priorities change.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Comfortable taking initiative while also knowing when to ask questions.
• Excited to continue learning and growing in veterinary medicine.
• Patient handling and safe animal restraint.
• Venipuncture and laboratory sample collection.
• Administering medications and injections under veterinarian direction.
• Preparing medications and maintaining accurate medical records.
• Assisting with radiology, surgery, anesthesia, and hospitalized patient care.
• Client education and communication.
• Inventory management and equipment maintenance.
• Time management and organization.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary Assistant certification is a plus but not required.
• Previous veterinary experience is preferred, but we're happy to train the right candidate with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous veterinary assistant experience
• Animal handling and restraint skills
• Surgical or anesthesia experience
• Laboratory experience
• Radiology experience
• Cornerstone or Pulse software experience

Responsibilities

• Help veterinarians and technicians provide exceptional patient care
• Gather patient histories, obtain vitals, and prepare pets for their appointments
• Assist with exams, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and hospitalized patient care
• Collect lab samples, run in-house diagnostics, and prepare samples for outside laboratories
• Prepare and dispense medications with accuracy and attention to detail
• Take radiographs while following proper safety procedures
• Comfort nervous pets (and sometimes their humans)
• Educate clients on preventive care, medications, vaccines, surgery aftercare, nutrition, and wellness plans
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, surgery, and the hospital clean, organized, and ready for the next patient
• Help maintain inventory so we're always prepared
• Jump in wherever your teammates need you—because teamwork makes everything better
• Provide exceptional care to every patient and client.
• Anticipate the needs of our doctors and technicians.
• Assist with appointments, diagnostics, treatments, surgery, and patient recovery.
• Perform venipuncture, laboratory work, radiographs, blood pressure, ECGs, and other approved procedures.
• Prepare and maintain accurate medical records and invoices.
• Discharge patients and educate owners on medications, treatment plans, and home care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, surgery, and equipment stocked and ready.
• Follow all hospital, OSHA, DEA, radiation safety, and infection control protocols.
• Support your teammates wherever needed because we succeed together.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and mentorship
• Leaders who actually support you
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Team celebrations, laughs, and plenty of adorable patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED