Veterinary Assistant — Growth Clinic (Part-Time to FT)

National Veterinary Associates; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Carlsbad Animal Clinic in Carlsbad, New Mexico seeks an experienced veterinary professional to join our growing single-doctor practice. We welcome veterinary technicians and assistants who are comfortable in both clinical and client service roles.

You will assist with exams, treatments, surgery, and patient care; handle client communication, appointments, and medical records; and contribute to hospital operations and patient education on medications and preventive care.

Qualifications

• Veterinary clinic experience is required.
• Veterinary technician/assistant experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented approach is expected.
• AVImark experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with exams, treatments, surgery, and patient care.
• Restraining patients, collecting lab samples, and performing basic technical skills.
• Answering phones, scheduling appointments, and client communication.
• Checking patients in/out and maintaining accurate medical records.
• Supporting daily hospital operations and cleanliness.
• Educating clients on medications, preventive care, and treatment plans.
• Processing invoices and payments.

Skills

Veterinary clinic experience

Communication

Multitasking

Team oriented

Tools

AVImark

Job description

Carlsbad Animal Clinic in Carlsbad, New Mexico seeks an experienced veterinary professional to join our growing single-doctor practice. We welcome veterinary technicians and assistants who are comfortable in both clinical and client service roles.

You will assist with exams, treatments, surgery, and patient care; handle client communication, appointments, and medical records; and contribute to hospital operations and patient education on medications and preventive care.