Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Wyoming Animal Hospital in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. We value low-stress, high-quality care for pets and a collaborative work environment.

You will assist veterinarians, perform nursing tasks, handle venipuncture and radiology, and help clients understand their pet's care. We offer full-time hours, competitive pay, and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience as veterinary technician or veterinary assistant preferred.
• Strong client communication and education skills.
• Comfortable with anesthesia procedures and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors in diagnosing and treating pets.
• Assist in surgery or dentistry as needed.
• Provide nursing care and take medical history.
• Perform venipuncture and radiology as required.

Skills

Venipuncture

Radiology

Client education

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgery assistance

Job description

We are VCA Wyoming Animal Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Our hospital is growing, and we are looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our team of compassionate veterinary professionals. Our supportive team believes in collaborative care, a high-quality, low-stress environment for our patients and their families, and enjoys a shared passion for the human-animal bond.

If you are an experienced veterinary technician or veterinary assistant, we’d love to meet you!

Location: 2740 Wyoming Blvd NE #1, Albuquerque, NM 87111

Schedule: Full-Time, 30-40 hours per week

Salary: $ 18 -$ 21 per hour

We provide high-quality and compassionate care for all ages of dogs and cats, from routine wellness care, dentistry, and surgery, to treating and managing illness and injuries. We are here to help people take the best care of their pets

A day in the life of a vet tech/assistant at VCA Wyoming may look like:

Celebrating the adoption of a new puppy or kitten with a new owner and helping them make sure they and their pet get the best start together on a healthy and happy life.

Helping a client with an older pet navigate the changes they are seeing and the concerns they have. Or compassionately treating an injured pet to help give both the pet and the client some relief and peace of mind.

Working along with the doctors in managing cases to diagnose and treat pets of all ages. Assist in surgery or dentistry, both for preventative care and to treat more serious issues.

There are plenty of opportunities to squish the cheeks of the cutest puppy and cuddle the softest kitten. You may have to take a moment to give attention to our beloved clinic cat, Mr. Burns.

We encourage high-fiving your teammates after a job well done and giving support to each other after an emotionally challenging case.

We are looking for team members who can take quality history on a case, provide caring nursing care, are proficient in venipuncture and radiology, enjoy client communication and education, and are comfortable with running and monitoring anesthetic procedures.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including

• medical
• dental
• vision
• and paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• generous employee pet discounts
• and more for qualifying associates!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com