Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Sparks, NV

22h•$20 - $22

About The Position

VCA Baring Boulevard Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant Supervisor to join our team. As the face of VCA Baring Blvd, the Veterinary Assistant Supervisor sets the tone for the practice as we build and maintain each customer's trust and confidence in our abilities. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. In this position you will be supporting our Doctors by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. The Veterinary Assistant Supervisor is responsible for leading and supporting the veterinary assistant team to ensure high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, and a positive client experience. This role combines hands-on clinical responsibilities with team leadership, training, scheduling support, and workflow coordination. The Veterinary Assistant Supervisor partners closely with the Practice Manager, Lead Technician, and Veterinarians to maintain hospital standards and foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Requirements

2+ years of veterinary assistant experience required
Strong animal handling and restraint skills
Knowledge of basic veterinary procedures and hospital operations
Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Flexible schedule, including some weekends or evenings as needed

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and support veterinary assistants in daily clinical duties
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of new assistants
Provide regular feedback, performance coaching, and skill development
Promote accountability, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture
Address performance or behavioral concerns in collaboration with hospital leadership
Provide hands-on patient care including restraint, treatments, sample collection, and monitoring as needed
Ensure proper animal handling and safety protocols are followed
Support surgical preparation, cleaning, and recovery processes
Maintain high standards of sanitation, infection control, and organization
Ensure accurate and timely medical record documentation
Support daily scheduling and team coverage to ensure efficient workflow
Monitor task completion and prioritize patient care needs
Assist with inventory management and supply organization
Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and patient care quality
Act as point person for assistants during shifts
Model professional, compassionate communication with clients
Assist with client education and discharge instructions
Support resolution of client concerns in partnership with leadership

Benefits

Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
Advancement and leadership opportunities
Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
Access to free mental health care (up to 12 sessions a year), life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc.
Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
Paid parental leave
Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians
CE and learning opportunities for all associates
Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and more
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts
401(k) retirement plan
Referral bonus opportunities
Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
competitive compensation
generous employee pet discounts and more!