Veterinary Assistant — Career Growth, CE & Benefits

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamogordo Animal Hospital is seeking experienced Veterinary Assistants to join our busy 3-doctor practice in Alamogordo, NM. We are open to Part-time and Full-time applicants, with new graduates encouraged to apply.

Starting pay is $15 per hour and up, depending on experience, education, licensure, and certifications. Schedule is full-time with 4-10s and alternating weekends. Location: 519 E Canal St, Alamogordo, NM 88310.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has veterinary clinical experience.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain pets for exams and treatment.
• Experience taking thorough medical histories and obtaining accurate information.
• Proficiency with blood draws and basic diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with examinations, treatments, and procedures as directed by veterinarians.
• Obtain medical histories and relay findings to the team.
• Support surgery and anesthesia including induction and monitoring.
• Perform basic dental procedures and radiology positioning.
• Cross-train to reception and other hospital areas as needed.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Handle and restrain pets

Medical histories

Basic exams/TPRs

Blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, jug

Animal handling

Communication/teamwork

Cross-train to reception

Radiology/positioning

Lab skills (cytology, IDEXX)

Surgery/anesthesia assistance

Dental procedures

Dispensing medications

Job description

Alamogordo Animal Hospital is seeking experienced Veterinary Assistants to join our busy 3-doctor practice in Alamogordo, NM. We are open to Part-time and Full-time applicants, with new graduates encouraged to apply.

Starting pay is $15 per hour and up, depending on experience, education, licensure, and certifications. Schedule is full-time with 4-10s and alternating weekends. Location: 519 E Canal St, Alamogordo, NM 88310.