Veterinary Surgery & Dentistry Assistant - Grow Your Skills

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital & Referral Center in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Veterinary Assistant for Surgery and Dentistry. The role involves assisting with procedures, monitoring anesthesia, instrument prep, and post‑surgical care in a busy hospital with GP and specialty/ER services.

Join a supportive team with a tech manager and experienced techs. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), and generous pet discounts.

Qualifications

• Ready and willing to function as part of a team.
• Committed to self-improvement, personally and professionally.
• Flexible, in terms of scheduling availability.
• Receptive to new responsibilities and different approaches.
• Kind, respectful, food-motivated, and possessing an excellent sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with veterinary procedures and monitor anesthetic procedures.
• Help with instrument cleaning and pack prep.
• Maintain cardiac equipment.
• Patient restraint and IVC placement.
• Phlebotomy and post-surgical patient recovery.

Skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Flexible scheduling

Adaptable to new responsibilities

Kind and humorous

Job description

VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital & Referral Center in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Veterinary Assistant for Surgery and Dentistry. The role involves assisting with procedures, monitoring anesthesia, instrument prep, and post‑surgical care in a busy hospital with GP and specialty/ER services.

Join a supportive team with a tech manager and experienced techs. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), and generous pet discounts.