Veterinary Assistant

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Santa Fe (NM); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Descripción de la vacante

VCA Arrighetti Animal Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited team. The role involves handling venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, and compassionate patient care in a full-service hospital.

We offer diverse clinical exposure, opportunities for growth, and competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package.

Formación

• Credentialing for veterinary assistant required.
• Experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Strong client communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• Perform venipuncture and catheter placement as part of patient care.
• Assist with radiology procedures and anesthesia monitoring.
• Conduct physical exams and patient assessments.

Conocimientos

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical preparation

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Descripción del empleo

VCA Arrighetti Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team at VCA Arrighetti Animal Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Location: 1882 Plaza Del Sur Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Schedule: Full-Time, 4 days
Salary: $18 - $24 per hour

Located in the South/Central area of Santa Fe, between Siringo and St. Michael's streets off of Pacheco Street and just 2 miles from Interstate 25 (I-25), VCA Arrighetti Animal Hospital is a friendly, comfortable hospital practicing state-of-the-art veterinary medicine. We are a full-service AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital.

Why We Need You

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

You’ve worked hard for your credentialing, and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Why You Should Consider Us

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

• You will sharpen your skills-and even learn some new techniques-and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

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!

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

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).