Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunities)

Destination Pet; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Discounted Pet Insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet's Eldorado Animal Clinic in Santa Fe, NM seeks a friendly Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role supports veterinarians with nursing care, prepares instruments, maintains records, and assists reception for check-in/out, with duties including lab work and client communication.

We offer full-time hours, health benefits, a 401k, and discounted pet insurance. Applicants should have at least 1 year clinic experience and a high school diploma, with availability evenings,

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
• High school diploma.
• Evenings, weekends and holidays availability.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with nursing care.
• Prepare surgical instruments and maintain equipment.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Fill prescriptions as directed and explain directions to clients.
• Assist reception with check-in/out and telephone support.
• Perform various laboratory tests.
• Keep facilities clean and well maintained.

Skills

Vet assistant experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

## Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunities)Apply: Eldorado Veterinary Clinic- Santa Fe, NM: Full time: Posted Today: JR109206**Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!** **We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team at** **Eldorado Animal Clinic****!****REPORTS TO:** Practice Manager**PERKS: Full-Time health benefits, 401k, Discounted Pet Insurance****PAY:** $19.00/hour DOE.Access your earned wages anytime with **DailyPay.** **The right candidate must be friendly, outgoing and people oriented. Must be a self-motivated team player who is attentive to detail, effective at oral and written communication, and demonstrates strong technical skills.** **CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to):*** Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.* Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.* Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment.* Maintaining accurate medical records.* Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explaining prescription directions.* Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support.* Performing various laboratory tests.* Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained.* Performs other related duties as assigned. **REQUIREMENTS:***Expertise & Experience:** 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.* High school diploma. *Physical:** Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.* Must frequently lift 40 pounds.* Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.* Must be able to work on computer system and work multi-line telephone.* Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.* Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.* Must be comfortable restraining animals during medical examinations.