Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

NVA General Practice; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Carlsbad Animal Clinic in Carlsbad, NM is seeking an experienced veterinary professional to join our growing single-doctor practice. The role supports exams, treatments, surgery, and patient care in a busy clinic.

The ideal candidate has veterinary technician or assistant experience and strong communication skills, with comfort in client service and record-keeping. This is a part-time position with potential growth to full-time based on performance.

Qualifications

• Veterinary clinic experience required
• Veterinary technician/assistant experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
• 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

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Compassion

Tools

AVImark

Job description

Carlsbad Animal Clinic - Carlsbad, New Mexico

Part-Time | Potential for Full-Time Growth

$12-$16/hour DOE

Carlsbad Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced veterinary professional to join our growing single-doctor practice. We are looking for someone with veterinary technician and/or assistant experience who is comfortable helping in both clinical and client service roles.

Responsibilities Include

• 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

Qualifications

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

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, wants to grow with a practice, and values teamwork and quality patient care.