Veterinary Assistant

Abqpetcarehospital; Twilight Hills Addition (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our on-site hospital team and help deliver high-quality care for patients and clients. This role is essential to supporting veterinarians, technicians, and front-office staff across multiple services.

You will assist with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, maintain supplies, and support routine diagnostics and treatments. A strong emphasis on teamwork, safety, and compassionate animal care guides daily work,

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Self-starter, able to multitask and work well in a team.
• Enjoy working with animals, even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience.
• Able to meet the physical demands: lift up to 40 lbs, stand/walk for long periods, restrain animals with assistance.
• Teamwork is essential across hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in care after surgery.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Aid with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal tests).
• Sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Clean and disinfect cages, kennels and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under Veterinary/Vet Tech supervision.
• Provide feeding and bathing for animals.
• Answer phones and deliver customer service.
• Assist clients with their pets.

Skills

Animal care

Team player

Multitasking

Patient handling

Lift 40 lbs

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Job description

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview:

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.