Tech-Savvy Veterinary Assistant for Quality Care

Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Team Member Discount for Veterinary Ca

Annual Scrub Allowance

Job summary

Loving Care Pet Hospital in Santa Fe is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join a small but mighty team. You will support veterinarians, perform essential client education, and help ensure high-quality care for small animals in a friendly, tech-driven environment.

Open Monday–Friday with benefits including health, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, and discount for veterinary care. Prior NAVTA training and 1 year in a pet care setting are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificate of completion 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 surgeries between appointments.
• Obtain initial patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and the reason for the pet’s visit; document and update records.
• Calm, soothe, comfort, and restrain pets before, during, and after procedures.
• Educate owners on pet care, post-procedure care, and medications as directed by the Veterinarian.
• Monitor and track pet’s status and vital signs following surgery and during boarding/visits.

Skills

Client education

Animal handling

Communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Loving Care Pet Hospital in Santa Fe is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join a small but mighty team. You will support veterinarians, perform essential client education, and help ensure high-quality care for small animals in a friendly, tech-driven environment.

Open Monday–Friday with benefits including health, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, and discount for veterinary care. Prior NAVTA training and 1 year in a pet care setting are preferred.