Assistant City Veterinarian (Part-Time)

Assistant City Veterinarian (Part-Time) Salary $54.53 Hourly Location Henderson, NV Job Type Part Time Job Number 1525JAN26-P-AEL Department Community Development and Services Opening Date 01/21/2026 Closing Date 2/26/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

Description The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Assistant City Veterinarian (Part-Time) in the Department of Community Development and Services. The list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year. Under general supervision of the City Veterinarian, provides licensed medical, surgical, and other services dealing with the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases and injuries for domesticated and wild animals; and performs related duties as assigned.

Position Details:

• This is a part-time, at-will position
• This position requires enrollment in the Citys Alternate Retirement Systems (ARS)
• This position is not eligible for any health insurance, or retirement benefits under the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada, or pay increases
• This position will average approximately 19 hours per week, though the hours may fluctuate based on the departmental staffing needs
• May be required to work an alternative or flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours
• The physical work location is the Henderson Animal Protection Facility located at 300 E Galleria Drive, Henderson, NV, 89011
• Incumbent will be working in close contact with a variety of animals, including birds, cats, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, etc. which also includes various, strong odors and loud sound

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a veterinary school with a doctor's degree in veterinary medicine
• Two (2) years of experience as a practicing small animal veterinarian
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Must possess a License to Practice Veterinary Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Examiners or from a similar agency of another state, at the time of application
• Must possess a License to Practice Veterinary Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Examiners or obtain prior to effective date of employment
• Must possess a valid Nevada Drivers License at time of appointment and maintain a satisfactory driving record
• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained as a condition of continued employment and at the incumbents' expense

Required Documents/Assessment Information

• DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Copy of License to Practice Veterinary Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Examiners or from a similar agency of another state *Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

• Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Thursday, March 12, 2026
• (Best-Qualified)
• All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

• If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

SELECTION PROCESS

• The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process.
• This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements.

The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

Benefits Summary

• HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved

• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater

• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources

• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

• RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

• No Social Security tax on employees wages

• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program

• PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year

• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO

• After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:

• Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month

• Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month

• Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month *Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

• BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

• HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year

• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)

• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off

• VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

• IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only

• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care

• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity

• Auto and Home Insurance

• 529 College Savings Plan

• Supplemental Term Life Insurance

• Legal Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Identity and Credit Protection

• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program

• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

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For my application to be considered, it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:

• The dates listed for each employer have been reviewed and are accurate (end dates are listed for positions I no longer hold).
• My current employer is listed on my application.
• Multiple positions held at one employer are listed separately (with corresponding dates from/to for each position held).
• Any additional required documents or certifications are attached to the application.
• All supplemental questions have been answered fully.
• I did not list "see resume" or "refer to application" on my application or in the supplemental questions (this will be viewed as an incomplete response).

Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding completing my application. Yes No

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree, or higher
• I do not possess any of the above diplomas or degrees.

Please list your degree type and area of study. If none, please enter N/A.

How many years of full-time professional level experience as a practicing small animal veterinarian do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours I do not possess this experience Less than 1 year More than 1 year to less than 2 years More than 2 years to less than 4 years More than 4 years to less than 6 years More than 6 years to less than 8 years More than 8 years

Please describe in detail your professional level experience as a practicing small animal veterinarian. For each position where you gained this experience please include: 1) Employer Name; 2) Job Title; 3) Dates of Employment; and 4) Primary Duties If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.

If you do not have the required education and experience, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered? If so, please provide a detailed explanation below. Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application. If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A.

A copy of your License to Practice Veterinary Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Examiners or from a similar agency of another state, must be attached to your application in