Veterinary Assistant Community Medicine & Surgery

VETERINARY ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MEDICINE & SURGERY

Job Details

Job Location

Reno Campus - Reno, NV

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

None

Salary Range

$19.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Travel varies based on position

Job Category

Animal Care

Job Posting Date(s)

Start Date

03/27/2025

End Date

04/17/2025

Description

Want to work for a progressive, effective, and innovative lifesaving animal shelter caring for nearly 10,000 animals a year?

Join our team at the Nevada Humane Society as a Veterinary ASSISTANT – Community Medicine & Surgery at our Reno Campus. Pay starting at: $19.00 per hour

We are proud to be a high save organization and are looking for individuals who enjoy working with people as much as working with animals. Help us care for our animal population daily and match families with a new best friend.

At NHS, we believe in our team, and their dedication to serving the animals in need all over Northern Nevada. That is why we have robust industry, leading total compensation packages for our employees. Taking care of you makes us happy from nose to tail!

All employees are eligible for:

• Start accruing PTO on day one of employment.
• Eligible to apply for Low-Cost Supplemental plans like Life- Insurance, Accident, and Short- Term Disability.
• Pet Perks like Free Vaccines, Spay/Neuter and End of Life Services for employee-owned pets.
• Free and reduced pet adoptions.
• Up to 50% off major brand pet food and prescription food for employee-owned pets delivered right to the shelter.

Full-Time Employees are eligible for:

• 100% employer paid medical and vision premium,90% employer paid buy up options, low-Cost Dental Plan.
• Eligible to participate in the (PSLF) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• 8 paid holidays

Our Veterinary ASSISTANT – Community Medicine & Surgery will:

Primary Purpose:

The Veterinary Assistant (VA) plays a critical role in supporting the veterinary team at the Nevada Humane Society. The Community Medicine & Surgery VA has an emphasis on providing safe and efficient high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter care. Key responsibilities include animal handling, pre-operative preparation, intra-operative support, and post-operative monitoring, as well as non-surgical care. At the Nevada Humane Society, you will be part of a collaborative and upbeat team that works well with all shelter departments to ensure outstanding care of animals.

The Reno/Tahoe region is host to a growing population of motivated professionals who work hard but value a work life balance and lean into the numerous outdoor recreational opportunities of the region.

Sweeping ski and snowboard vistas pair with stunning water experiences at nearby Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake, complemented by numerous hiking, biking and park amenities – together these options make an active day in the valley or in the nearby mountains a matter of which terrain you want to experience.

 In fact, Reno was named by Outsider Magazine as the #1 Happiest Place to Live in the United States in 2023, citing the burgeoning craft brewing scene, its annual monthlong summer art festival (Artown), as well as the prolific Burning Man installations made public thanks to its proximity to Burning Man, and the relatively affordable cost of living.

Home to Nevada’s first university, the University of Nevada, Reno, the region comes alive with school spirit. It also boasts an impressive number of community-minded professionals, a number that is growing thanks to blue chip companies like Tesla and Microsoft.  

With approximately 300 days of sunlight each year, a diverse economy, and a wealth of options for adventure, the Reno/Tahoe area is a perfect home for a nonprofit professional looking to continue the next chapter of their career in a bustling and welcoming community.