Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Cheyenne West Animal Hospital

Full-time: 4x10 and some weekends 

3650 N Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89129

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $20–$22 per hour. The actual pay will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About You

You are a compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented professional who thrives in a cross-trained role supporting veterinary assistant and client service responsibilities. You are passionate about animal care, enjoy supporting veterinary staff during medical treatments, and take pride in delivering excellent service to clients. You help ensure that both patients and pet owners feel cared for, informed, and supported throughout their experience.

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant. 
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and patient safety.
• Must be comfortable handling animals of all sizes and temperaments.
• Able to lift 40+ lbs and stand for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Role Responsibilities: 

Animal Care & Kennel Duties:

• Provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized animals, including feeding, watering, walking, and monitoring behavior and health.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, cages, runs, and hospital wards.
• Bathe and groom animals as needed.
• Document and report any health concerns or behavioral changes to veterinary staff.
• Maintain NOVA record keeping for all boarders and hospitalized animals.

Veterinary Assistant Duties:

• Safely and compassionately restrain animals for exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians during appointments, diagnostics, and/or procedures.
• Clean and sterilize medical equipment and treatment areas.
• Prepare and administer medications under supervision.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Client Service Duties:

• Greet clients warmly and provide excellent communication during check-in and discharge.
• Assist with admitting and discharging patients, including explaining care instructions, medication usage, and treatment plans.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and relay messages between clients and medical staff.
• Handle financial transactions and maintain accurate billing records.
• Educate clients on preventive care, services offered, and general pet wellness.

General Duties:

• Maintain inventory and restock supplies in all areas of the hospital.
• Support other team members to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Follow all safety protocols and infection control procedures.
• Assist with general facility cleaning, laundry, and waste management.

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills 
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

About the Hospital 

Cheyenne West Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic providing comprehensive care for companion pets. Our services include preventive care, medical care, surgery, and boarding. We also offer prescription diets and pet supplies, plus the convenience of an online pharmacy.

Located in Las Vegas, we offer primary care as well as boarding, daycare, and bathing for pets in Summerlin, Northwest Las Vegas, and West Las Vegas.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

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