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  • Assistant City Veterinarian (Part-Time)

    Henderson, Nevada United States City of Henderson, NV Full Time $54.53 Hourly Jan 22, 2026
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    City of Henderson, NV

    Located in Clark County Nevada, just minutes from the famous Las Vegas Strip, Henderson is known as a community of small-town values with big-city amenities. Henderson’s origins are rooted in World War II, when it was the primary supplier of magnesium used in the manufacture of munitions and airplane parts, and the community grew ostensibly overnight to house more than 14,000 workers. Henderson was incorporated in 1953 and remained a relatively small industrial town until the early 1980s when the first master-planned community, Green Valley, was introduced. Today, more than 314,000 residents call Henderson home and the city has been consistently ranked one of the fastest growing communities in the nation (Forbes) with 500-800 new residents arriving each month. Henderson is the largest full-service city in Nevada. Our approximately 2,000 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees deliver the majority of the essential services needed by citizens and businesses, including Police, Fire, and Water/Wastewater Services. Henderson is nationally known for its stunning parks, trails, master-planned communities, outstanding quality of life, and patriotic past. Henderson is also recognized as one of America’s Best Places to Live (MONEY and Liveability.com), one of America’s Best Cities (Business Week), one of the safest cities in America (Forbes, InsuranceProviders.com, Law Street Media, Movato.com), and a Bicycle Friendly Community (League of American Bicyclists). The city’s culture is driven by its vision, mission, values, and priorities and is often distinguished for its innovation, progressive leadership, and outstanding services. The city’s mission to “Provide services and resources that enhance the quality of life to those who live, learn, work, and play in our city” emphasizes areas that are strategically important. Additionally, the city’s priorities impact the culture because they reflect what is most important to the community and therefore become significant to the organization. Henderson is a progressive and vibrant city committed to maintaining premier amenities and services for our residents... it’s a Place to Call Home!

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    Job Description

    Position Overview

    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 City's 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

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    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 Driver's 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.

    The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

    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.

    City of Henderson, Nevada
    Non-Represented: FLSA Non-Exempt Employees
    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 or1X 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 employee's 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

    WORK WEEK
    • Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
    • Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

    VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
    • IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
    • IRC 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees 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

    Revised 03/24

    Closing Date/Time: 2/26/2026 3:00 PM Pacific
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