Veterinary Assistant — Caring, Hands-On Animal Care

Amerivet; New Mexico; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pet care discounts

Career development

AmeriVet partner locations

Referral program

Credentialing program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Village Vet Hospital in Bosque Farms, New Mexico, is hiring a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant. The role supports veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgeries, while safely handling animals and educating clients.

The team emphasizes compassionate care and a friendly, professional work environment. Ideal candidates have 1+ years of clinical veterinary experience, strong knowledge of tools and equipment, and solid blood-draw, anesthesia, and radiology skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary clinical experience required.
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
• Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories.
• Blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular).
• Placing IV catheters.
• Digital radiology including positioning.
• Dentistry (digital x-rays, scaling, polishing).
• Anesthesia (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique).
• Laboratory skills such as ear and fecal cytology; HM5; Vetscan; Sedivue.
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Safely handle and restrain animals; administer medications and vaccines.
• Collect lab samples and maintain accurate patient records.
• Educate clients on pet care and ensure a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Medical histories

Blood draws

IV catheter placement

Dental radiography

Anesthesia

Lab skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Tools

Industry tools & equipment

Digital radiology equipment

Vetscan HM5

Sedivue

Job description

Village Vet Hospital in Bosque Farms, New Mexico, is hiring a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant. The role supports veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgeries, while safely handling animals and educating clients.

The team emphasizes compassionate care and a friendly, professional work environment. Ideal candidates have 1+ years of clinical veterinary experience, strong knowledge of tools and equipment, and solid blood-draw, anesthesia, and radiology skills.