Compassionate Veterinary Assistant: Surgery & Client Care

Destination Pet; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time health benefits

401k

Discounted Pet Insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet, Eldorado Animal Clinic in Santa Fe, NM, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will support veterinarians, assist with patient care, and help manage records and workflows in a busy clinic.

We seek a friendly, team-oriented person with strong communication and technical skills, able to lift up to 40 pounds and work evenings/weekends as needed. Competitive hourly pay and benefits available.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
• High school diploma required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes clients and pets, ensuring they feel comfortable.
• Assists veterinarians with nursing care and procedures.
• Cleans, maintains, and prepares surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintains accurate medical records.
• Assists reception with check-in/out and provides phone support.
• Performs basic laboratory tests.
• Keeps the facility clean and well maintained.
• Restraints animals during medical examinations.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Destination Pet, Eldorado Animal Clinic in Santa Fe, NM, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will support veterinarians, assist with patient care, and help manage records and workflows in a busy clinic.

We seek a friendly, team-oriented person with strong communication and technical skills, able to lift up to 40 pounds and work evenings/weekends as needed. Competitive hourly pay and benefits available.