Veterinary Assistant jobs in Reno, NV
Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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VETERINARY ASSISTANT
- Washoe County
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Reno, NV
FULL_TIME
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Under general supervision, provides support services and assistance in the veterinary care for all animals under the care of the Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS); and performs other related duties as required.
This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Washoe County Regional Animal Services department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.phpOne year of full-time professional experience with animals in an established veterinary clinic, government, or nonprofit animal shelter; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
License Or Certificate- Possession of a valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid certification as a euthanasia technician within one year of appointment.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid controlled substance certificate within one year of appointment.
The Ideal Candidate Will
- Have a Veterinary Assistant Certification from an accredited program.
- Have knowledge of animal handling, care and treatment from experience in a professional work environment.
- Have knowledge of a variety of animal species, breeds, and related behaviors.
- Have the ability to remain calm under pressure, adapt quickly to changing circumstances and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Have the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team and are willing to assist wherever needed.
- Have outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate commitment to public service, and value exceptional customer service.
- Be Bilingual English and Spanish.
- Have experience with high volume spay/neuter.
Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective July 1, 2019, the $40.25 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.
2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the Professional Level online exam administered remotely; notices will be delivered within 1-3 business days from the closing of the recruitment.
This exam link will be delivered via email after the closing date of the recruitment and qualified candidates will have a time limit to complete the exam, typically within 3-5 calendar days. **You will be notified if you are eligible to transfer an exam score within 1-3 business days following the closing date of the recruitment.
The exam will evaluate your expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
- Reading Comprehension
- Written Communication
- Analytical Ability
- Business Math
- Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills
Pursuant to the Washoe County Personnel Handbook, the Department of Human Resources does not administer an exam when there are less than 20 qualified candidates. Once the recruitment has closed, if there are less than 20 qualified candidates, the exam will be waived and all qualifying candidates will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department. If the exam is scheduled to move forward and less than 20 candidates take the exam as determined by the Department of Human Resources, the exam will be waived. Only those candidates who took the exam or have a transfer score will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department.
3. After the exam is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results. If you pass the examination, you will receive your score and rank. This rank will be used to determine which candidates will be interviewed by departments trying to fill a vacancy.
4. Hiring departments schedule interviews from a list of top scoring candidates. If your name is not sent to the hiring department, it will remain on the list for future opportunities as they become available.
5. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and click on “Applications” to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment. In addition, you can also click on “Inbox” to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment. If you have any updates to your contact information after your application is submitted, please contact careers@washoecounty.gov.
If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link: https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/faq/online/appprocess.php
Questions: Alma Parel
aparel@washoecounty.gov
775-328-2090
Veteran Point
Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one (1) bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations only. In order to be given a bonus point, applicants must attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD-214 with Classification of Discharge) to the Online Application at time of submission.Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law. - 7 Days Ago
Veterinary Assistant
- Klaich Animal Hospital
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Reno, NV
PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
- LEARN, CONTRIBUTE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! If you want to grow with a business and be part of something that makes a difference to the lives of animals and their owners, we would like to talk to you! Wh...
- 9 Days Ago
Veterinary Assistant
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Reno, NV
FULL_TIME
- We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team at VCA A Plus Animal Hospital. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine ...
- 1 Month Ago
Veterinary Nurse Assistant
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Reno, NV
FULL_TIME
- VCA Lakeside Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse Assistant to join our dedicated team of committed and collaborative staff.The successful animal nurse will be a believer in the ...
- 22 Days Ago
Full Time - Client Service Representative/Veterinary Receptionist (Reno,NV)
- Truckee Meadows Veterinary Hospital
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Reno, NV
FULL_TIME
- Client Service Representative/Veterinary Receptionist (Reno,NV)We at Truckee Meadows Veterinary Hospital (TMVH) are a progressive doctor, technician and management team that is committed to providing ...
- 27 Days Ago
Veterinary Technician
- EVS Urgent Care
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Reno, NV
PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
- Be a part of the groundbreaking initiative at EVS Urgent Care of Reno's all-new clinic! Our state-of-the-art, brand new facility, 100% veterinarian owned and operated, is gearing up to launch in the f...
- 2 Days Ago
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Groomer
- Petco Animal Supplies Inc
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Reno, NV
- Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Relief Veterinarian
- Donner Truckee Veterinary Hospital
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Truckee, CA
- Job Description Job Description Donner Truckee Veterinary Hospital is a small business in Truckee, CA. We are urgently h...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Associate Veterinarian
- Donner Truckee Veterinary Hospital
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Truckee, CA
- Job Description Job Description Donner Truckee Veterinary Hospital is a small business in Truckee, CA. We are profession...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Client Service Representative
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Reno, NV
- Client Service Representative VCA Feline Medical Center is seeking an experienced Client Service Representative to join ...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Client Services Representative
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Reno, NV
- Client Service Representative We are seeking an experienced Client Service Representative to join our team. At VCA Anima...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Pet Care Assistant
- Cozy Cattery Boarding Resort & Grooming Spaw
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Sparks, NV
- Job Description Job Description Now Hiring position front office/cat caregiver The cozy cattery boarding resort and groo...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Bather / Groomer Trainee
- PetSmart
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Spanish Springs, NV
- YOUR GROOMING CAREER: Start your career in grooming as a Groomer Trainee! As a Groomer Trainee in our Grooming Salon, yo...
- 12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
Bather / Groomer Trainee
- PetSmart
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Reno, NV
- YOUR GROOMING CAREER: Start your career in grooming as a Groomer Trainee! As a Groomer Trainee in our Grooming Salon, yo...
- 12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
About Reno, Nevada
Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lake Tahoe. Known as "The Biggest Little City in the World", Reno is known for its casino industry. It is the county seat of Washoe County. The city sits in a high desert at the foot of the Sierra Nevada and its downtown area (along with Sparks) occupies a valley informally known as the Truckee Meadows. The city is named after Union Major General Jesse L. Reno, who was killed in action at the Battle of South Mountain on Fox's Gap.
Reno, with an esti...
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Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$27,525 to $40,595
Reno, Nevada area prices
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