Veterinary Assistant
AHP - NEVADA LLC·Carson City, Nevada
AHP - NEVADA LLC·Carson City, Nevada
Provide comprehensive veterinary support including anesthesia monitoring and assistance with surgery, dentistry, and radiology. Deliver preventative care and wellness plans to patients in a collaborative hospital environment.
Description Looking for a full-time, experienced Vet Assistant to join our wonderful team at Skyline Pet Hospital.
Positive attitude, love animals, are curious about the world of veterinary medicines. At Skyline Pet Hospital, we believe in hiring well, training well, and promoting from within. With 4 animal hospitals across the Las Vegas valley and growing, this position has the ability to grow into many different roles.
At Skyline Pet Hospital, we have built a business based on trust, reputation, compassion, and being truly passionate about serving our community. We are early adopters of technology and innovation; we value continued growth and education, and we’ve created an environment where our team grows together. Finding the right fit is just as important as finding the right skill set. Because we’re fast-growing, our team members receive more than just a competitive compensation package - they have an opportunity to grow their career in other meaningful ways, based on their individual goals. Our full-service animal hospitals offer a variety of care to our patients including internal medicine, digital radiology, surgery, dentistry, in-house lab and pharmacy, ultrasound, acupuncture, orthopedic and specialty surgeries, comprehensive preventative care & pet wellness plans.
For a forever-learning animal-lover like yourself, who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative work environment, we offer a wide range of benefits and career growth opportunities. Competitive Compensation Package, $18-19/hour Work-Life Balance Health, dental, & vision insurance Paid Time Off Robust veterinary service discounts for your pets Complimentary Wellness Plans for your pets Generous referral program Excited? Let’s get talking!! Got questions? We’re all ears. Let’s get to know each other better. Email your thoughts and resume to us. Look forward to hearing from you!
$18-19/hour, based on experience.
1-2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant required Anesthesia monitoring experience High school diploma VA certification preferred, but not required WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to hazards associated with aggressive patients; hazards associated with infected animals and controlled substances; exposure to unpleasant odors and noises; exposure to bites, scratches and animal wastes; possible exposure to contagious diseases. Will be exposed to potentially hazardous or unpleasant materials, including: blood, urine, feces, and vomit (at least 50% of the time); anesthetic gases (25% of the time); cleaning materials (90% of the time); medical sharps (90% of the time); radiographic exposure (25% of the time), exposure to therapy laser (10-15% of the time), and zoonotic diseases (less than 10% of the time)
Market context
In Nevada, veterinary assistant openings often draw steady interest because clinics need support for patient handling, anesthesia monitoring, and daily care. This role can be competitive when employers want 1–2 years of experience, a high school diploma, and anesthesia monitoring skills, with VA certification preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and tailor your application to highlight hands-on anesthesia support and clinic workflow experience.