Veterinary Assistant

Love veterinary medicine? Build your skills, grow your confidence, and make a difference for your patients every day.
At Kings Row Pet Hospital , great patient care takes an entire team.
Our Veterinary Assistants are an important part of that team; supporting our doctors and LVTs, caring for patients, communicating with clients, and helping keep the hospital moving throughout the day.
We're a four-doctor practice in Reno, Nevada, looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is compassionate, motivated to learn, and excited to continue developing their skills in veterinary medicine.
If you're someone who asks questions, wants to understand the why behind what you're doing, and takes pride in becoming better at your job, we'd love to meet you.
Why You'll Love Working at Kings Row Your role matters. Veterinary Assistants play an important role in the patient experience. From helping a nervous pet feel more comfortable to anticipating what your medical team needs next, the work you do has a direct impact on patient care.
Learn from an experienced medical team. You'll work alongside our veterinarians and LVTs while continuing to develop your technical knowledge and hands‐on skills. We want team members who are eager to learn—and we want experienced team members who are eager to teach.
Grow your skills. We believe development happens when you're given opportunities to learn, practice, ask questions, and receive feedback. We'll help you continue building your skills and confidence while working within the appropriate scope of your role.
Compassionate handling is important to us. Our Medical Director is passionate about continuing to incorporate Fear Free principles throughout the hospital. We're focused on creating a calmer, more positive experience for our patients and want team members who understand that how we care for an animal matters just as much as what we do.
Be part of a team that supports one another. Veterinary medicine can get busy. We need people who communicate, jump in when help is needed, and understand that everyone's role contributes to the success of the hospital.
Enjoy life outside of work. Kings Row is open: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM-5:30 PM No Late nights. No weekends.
What You'll Do As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll support patient care and hospital flow by:
Assisting veterinarians and LVTs with patient care
Preparing exam and treatment areas
Helping with safe, compassionate patient handling and restraint
Obtaining accurate patient histories
Supporting appointments and procedures
Preparing patients and supplies for treatments and surgery
Assisting with diagnostic procedures as appropriate
Caring for hospitalized and recovering patients
Maintaining a clean, organized, and well‐stocked hospital
Communicating observations and patient needs to the medical team
Educating and communicating with clients within your role
Helping the team maintain an efficient flow throughout the day
Who We're Looking For You may be a great fit if you:
Have a genuine passion for veterinary medicine and patient care
Are compassionate and patient with animals
Want to continue developing your veterinary knowledge and technical skills
Enjoy learning and receiving feedback
Ask questions when you don't understand something
Communicate well with teammates and clients
Can stay organized and focused in a busy environment
Take initiative and look for ways to help
Understand the importance of attention to detail
Are dependable and follow through on responsibilities
Believe that every patient deserves to be treated with kindness and respect
Previous veterinary experience is preferred, but we're also interested in candidates with a strong foundation, the right attitude, and a genuine desire to grow in veterinary medicine.
Compensation Base hourly rate of $17-$22 DOE
Eligible for periodic bonus
Sign-on bonus of up to $500
Eligible team members have access to benefits including:
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee Pet Discount
Continuing Education Opportunities
Short & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Gap Insurance
ClassPass Membership Options
Cell Phone Discounts
Travel & Adventure Discounts
Who We Are Kings Row Pet Hospital is a four‐doctor veterinary practice in Reno, Nevada, providing high‐quality, compassionate care for dogs, cats, birds, turtles/tortoises , and small mammals such as rats, guinea pigs and ferrets.
We believe exceptional medicine starts with people who care about