Veterinary Assistant

Fairgrounds Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. We are looking for someone with a strong background in patient care and handling who enjoys working closely with clients and their pets. In this role, you will support our doctors and technicians by assisting with patient restraint, setting up for procedures, and keeping the treatment area clean and organized throughout the day.

You will help take radiographs, assist in surgery, draw blood, administer injections, process laboratory samples, and care for hospitalized patients. The ideal candidate is compassionate, attentive to detail, and comfortable in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where teamwork and communication are essential.

This is a full-time position with four 10-hour shifts scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Full-time benefits and compensation

• Compensation : $18-20 per hour, for each hour worked
• Bonus package : $500 for those with 3+ years of consecutive, current VA experience
• Health package : Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA option
• Life insurance, disability, and 401k options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount

Minimum qualifications and skill set :

Venipuncture and administering SQ injections

Get to know us :

Fairground Animal Hospital (the biggest little clinic in Reno!) offers a wide range of veterinary services from wellness exams and annual vaccines to dental care, soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, and urgent care. We have an in-house lab, digital full body x-ray, dental radiography, ultrasound, intra-oral camera, laser therapy and a paperless record system through Cornerstone. Additionally, we utilize high-grade anesthetic monitoring equipment, including doppler, capnography, ECG, and pulse oximetry.

We are a well-established and growing 4-doctor practice that is truly part of the Reno community. Our team includes 2 LVTs and 2 Veterinary Technicians in Training who are committed to ongoing learning and development. We value clear communication, professionalism, and teamwork while enjoying a sense of camaraderie and fun. We recognize the importance of work-life balance and want our team to enjoy life outside of their job.

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