Experienced Veterinary Assistant — Growth, Education & Benefits

Loving Care Pet Hospital; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Team Member Discount for Veterinary C

Annual Scrub Allowance

Job summary

Loving Care Pet Hospital in Santa Fe, TX is a small but mighty full-service, small animal veterinary hospital seeking an experienced veterinary assistant. You will support veterinarians and technicians to ensure pet safety and high-quality care, while learning and growing in a tech-driven setting.

We value client education, compassion, and teamwork. The role offers full-time hours, Monday–Friday 7am–6pm, and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, scrub allowance, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificate from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program preferred.
• One year of experience in a pet care setting.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms, medical equipment, and surgery between each appointment
• Obtain initial patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and the reason for the pet's visit. Document patient information, and update records
• Calm, soothe, comfort, and restrain pets before, during, and after procedures
• Take note on examination results and updates records as directed by veterinarians
• Provide the owners education, resources and information on how best to care for pets in general, at the Veterinarian’s direction, for specific conditions, and after various procedures
• Monitor and track pet’s physical status and vital signs following surgery
• Monitor, record, and report the physical condition and vital signs of the hospitalized and boarded pets
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, runs, and boarding areas
• Feed, water, bathe, and exercise pets during their visit
• Respond to general questions from clients
• Perform and set up procedures that do not require Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician assistance
• Examine pets, performing basic health checks, looking for signs of disease, illness, or injury, and treat them under the direction of the Veterinarian
• May administer medication, perform routine laboratory tests, fill prescriptions, and educate client on use and side effects of medication under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician
• Provide professional, efficient, quality care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets
• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care
• Perform other duties as requested

Skills

Animal care

Client education

Surgical prep

Medical records

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NAVTA-certified Veterinary Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Industry websites

Job description

Loving Care Pet Hospital in Santa Fe, TX is a small but mighty full-service, small animal veterinary hospital seeking an experienced veterinary assistant. You will support veterinarians and technicians to ensure pet safety and high-quality care, while learning and growing in a tech-driven setting.

We value client education, compassion, and teamwork. The role offers full-time hours, Monday–Friday 7am–6pm, and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, scrub allowance, and