Veterinary Assistant

About the role

We are VCA Wyoming Animal Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Our hospital is growing, and we are looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our team of compassionate veterinary professionals. Our supportive team believes in collaborative care, a high-quality, low-stress environment for our patients and their families, and enjoys a shared passion for the human-animal bond. If you are an experienced veterinary technician or veterinary assistant, we’d love to meet you!

Location

2740 Wyoming Blvd NE #1, Albuquerque, NM 87111

Schedule

Full-Time, 40 hours

Pay

$18 - $23 per hour

Responsibilities

• Celebrating the adoption of a new puppy or kitten with a new owner and helping them make sure they and their pet get the best start together on a healthy and happy life.
• Helping a client with an older pet navigate the changes they are seeing and the concerns they have.
• Compassionately treating an injured pet to help give both the pet and the client some relief and peace of mind.
• Working along with the doctors in managing cases to diagnose and treat pets of all ages.
• Assist in surgery or dentistry, both for preventative care and to treat more serious issues.

Requirements

• Experienced veterinary technician or veterinary assistant.
• Competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more for qualifying associates!

Qualifications

• Taking quality history on a case.
• Providing caring nursing care.
• Proficient in venipuncture and radiology.
• Enjoying client communication and education.
• Comfortable with running and monitoring anesthetic procedures.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• Generous employee pet discounts

Skills

Highly skilled in veterinary practices, excellent communication skills, ability to handle stressful situations, and a strong commitment to patient care.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)