Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

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 – 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.