VET Assistant Jobs in New Mexico

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets, advocates for pets, educates clients on all aspects of pet health, and ensures a safe and effective hospital environment. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize the veterinarian's and veterinary technician's productivity. Communicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients. Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed in the state practice acts. Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services and other issues. Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts. Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs. Assist with surgery as applicable. Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties. Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital. Other job duties as assigned.

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us! We are seeking a veterinary assistant or credentialed veterinary technician to join our team at Eldorado Animal Clinic! The right candidate must be friendly, outgoing, and people-oriented. They must also be self-motivated team players who are attentive to detail, effective at oral and written communication, and demonstrate strong technical skills. CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to): Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable. Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care. Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment. Maintaining accurate medical records. Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explaining prescription directions. Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support. Performing various laboratory tests. Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained. Performs other related duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Expertise & Experience: 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant. High school diploma. Physical: Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Must frequently lift 40 pounds. Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently. Must be able to work on computer system and work multi-line telephone. Must be able to handle dogs on leashes. Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions. Must be comfortable restraining animals during medical examinations. REPORTS TO: Practice Manager PAY: $17-22/hour DOE. Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team. At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?

Location Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id R-158805 Job Type Full time **Seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our General Practice and URGENT CARE!** **VCA West Mesa Animal Hospital** is seeking a full time **Veterinary Assistant** to join our full service hospital in Albuquerque, NM. We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow professionally. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more! We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Some of the benefits we offer: * Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community * Growth & leadership opportunities * Career development programs * Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships * Veterinary Technician license reimbursement * Medical, dental & vision insurance * Generous hospital discounts and product discounts * Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance * Paid vacation and sick time * Paid parental leave * 401(k) * Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace) * Referral bonuses * Competitive wage * Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities * Full-time and Part-time positions available **Why We Want You** As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: * Compassionate patient care * Client education and care * Urgent and Emergency care * Pharmacy and medication administration * Lab sample collection and processing * Diagnostic imaging * Surgical preparation and assisting * Anesthesia monitoring * Dentistry * Medical recordkeeping * Medical Record transcription **Starting pay for this position is $17.00 per hour** **If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.** 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) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Location Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant VCA West Mesa in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking to hire a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). VCA West Mesa Animal hospital has been serving pets and clients of Albuquerque since 1993! We... Location Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant VCA Arrighetti Animal Hospital. Santa Fe, New Mexico. We are seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team at VCA Arrighetti Animal Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Loc... Location Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant We are seeking a full-time experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team at VCA Briargate Veterinary Clinic. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of hig... Location Fort Collins, Colorado, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant VCA Fort Collins Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our practice currently located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and work in both our General Practice and... Location Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Join the VCA Dublin Animal Hospital Team! Location: 888 Dublin Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. VCA Dublin Animal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Registered Veterinary T... Location Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care-with the... Location Loveland, Colorado, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Credentialed Veterinary Technician Supervisor Opportunity! At VCA Veterinary Specialists of Northern Colorado (VSNC) we are seeking a highly experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join... Location Fort Collins, Colorado, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Location Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant We are seeking an experienced Full Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care-... Location Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America Category Veterinarian Location Redding, California, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant

* Until Filled (MST) * Animal Shelter * Farmington, NM, USA * 16.00 to $18.00 * Hourly * Temporary-Full Time * *No Benefits* **JOB OPENING** **CITY OF FARMINGTON** **JOB POSTING #191: VETERINARY ASSISTANT** **NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1** **DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs** **WORK LOCATION: Farmington Animal Shelter** **HIRING RANGE: $16.00 to $18.00 per hour** **DOE** **PAY GRADE: Temporary/Full-Time** **TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Full-Time** **DAYS WORKED: Monday through Friday** **HOURS WORKED: 7:30am to 4:30pm** **APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled, First Review in Two Weeks** **JOB DUTIES** **ESSENTIAL DUTIES** Works under the direct supervision of the Registered Veterinary Technician, and the Staff Veterinarian. Work as part of team in a fast paced, high-volume veterinary medical environment. Assists registered veterinarian technician and veterinarian in performing patient exams. Assist veterinary team in all areas during morning surgeries to include, but not limited to; prep, induction and recovery. Must be able to learn all skills necessary for these areas including, but not limited to: subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous injections, assessment of vital signs of animals and ability to recognize when they are abnormal, sterile preparation for surgery and surgical instruments, etc. Will learn how to calculate drug dosages and IV drip rates. Will fill prescriptions following the staff veterinarian's directions and/or medical department protocols. Cleans and maintains kennels and surgical facility. This includes cleaning and disinfecting all kennels daily, cleaning and disinfecting surgery room daily, mopping floors, cleaning and sanitizing surgical instruments, and maintaining a clean triage area including countertops and all work areas. Assist with and/or conduct diagnostic tests and procedures including reading slides under a microscope, drawing blood and performing rapid tests. Operate and maintain various types of medical and diagnostic equipment used daily in the medical department. Maintains all surgical packs and drapes. This includes cleaning and sanitizing all surgical instruments, creating surgical packs, and operating two autoclaves. Safely transfers animals between shelter and medical department as needed. May be required to transport animals to outside facilities on an as needed bases. Will professionally convey medical information to owners of adopted or owned pets in a manner that is clear and easily understood by the owner. Additional duties within professional standards of practice as needed or asked. **NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES** Must demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to FRAS policies and procedures. Must ensure a safe work environment, follow all safety guidelines, and model safe work practices. Must take immediate action to address any safety concerns that could put a staff member, volunteer, customer, animal or the organization at risk. Must be able to follow direction of a contract veterinarian as well as the staff veterinarian. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. **QUALIFICATIONS** This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing. Must have a high school diploma with preference given to applicants with veterinary assistant experience and/or education. Must have ability to hear, understand, and execute directions from supervisors. Must have ability to lift 50 pounds or more onto a table with assistance. Must have ability to work in direct contact with animals without experiencing allergy symptoms. Must have ability to cope with euthanasia's and medical deaths. Must have knowledge and concern for animals. Must have ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and public pet owners. Must have ability to physically restrain animals for procedures with assistance when needed. Must have ability to multitask and handle stressful situations. Must have ability to handle high volume of daily surgical procedures. Must have a desire to learn and be open to constructive criticism regarding medical protocols and procedures. Must have a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years. Must have a phone. Must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize medical cases. Must be self-motivated while being unsupervised. **TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED** Animal capture equipment, police radios, first aid equipment, leashes, gloves, cleaning materials in shelter maintenance and disinfecting including chlorine bleach and hydrogen peroxide, as well as chlorhexidine. Needles and syringes, surgery tables and lights, blood chemistry machines, surgical instruments. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, used hand to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to use a computer. Ability to work around animals without severe allergic reactions. **WORK ENVIRONMENT** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently will need to walk quickly and communicate with coworkers in a high noise environment. The employee will be exposed to noxious odors, animal blood, urine, feces, saliva and may encounter zoonotic diseased such as ring worm, leptospirosis, tick-borne diseases, coccidiosis, mange, helicobacter, campylobacter, rabies, and brucellosis. **WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.** You must select a location. You must select an education status answer. You must select a seeking status answer.

Front Office - Edgewood, New Mexico JOB SECURITY, HIGH EARNING POTENTIAL, MEANINGFUL CAREER, ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. East Mountain Veterinary Service is looking for an energetic, self-starting individual to join our growing fast paced practice. We offer a wide range of services for large and small animals and have a full-service hospital. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, work well with others, able to multi-task, self-starter, and move/learn at a fast pace. Candidate shall be proficient in all aspects of basic animal care to include, but also not limited to animal restraint, administering treatments, taking x-rays; blood draw, insert catheters, run lab tests, and maintain diagnostic equipment. WORK FULL TIME 3 DAYS PER WEEK WITH 4 DAYS OFF! Competitive wage for those looking to start their career in veterinary medicine, PTO, Paid holidays, health insurance, discount on services, paid CE credits, performance-based merit increases and bonuses. Experience and education preferred, but WILLING TO TRAIN the right candidate. Must be able to stand for 12+ hours per day, climb stairs, bending and lifting 50+lbs, work in extreme heat and cold, withstand sights and smells that are associated with ill/injured animals. *** This is a fast paced, high stress clinic. However, we do offer job security, health insurance, PTO, paid holidays, great earning potential that is performance based, and we are always looking for people to advance. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18-$30 Location Edgewood, New Mexico Minimum Experience Entry-level Compensation $18-$30

The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service. Essential Functions: * Provide compassionate care to all patients * Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and shows them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival * Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's). * Calm and soothes anxious patients * Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint * Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs * Operate and maintain hospital equipment including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors and machines, etc. * Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs. * Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors * Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s) * Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans * Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry * Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release * Adhere to hospital's safety and wellness regulations * Understand and carry out oral and written directions * Maintain accurate medical records * Shows up for work regularly; full time presence at work is essential for every shift * Promote hospital products and services and support the organization * Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT). * Perform any other duties as assigned by Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.) Additional Functions: * Assignment to the areas below may include the following additional job functions: Cardiology * Assists in collecting and submitting laboratory samples * Ability to learn to identify common and acquired cardiac disorders and arrhythmias * Sets up and calibrates transducers/physiographs to measure intracardiac and intravascular pressures * Understands the basic physiology and engineering of pacemakers Dentistry * Assists with dental cleanings, polishing, and intraoral radiographs * Assists with dental procedures and oral surgery Dermatology * Assists with performing ear cleanings and minor flushes * Obtains skin scrapes and tape samples * Prepares skin and ear cytology * May induce and monitor anesthesia under direction and supervision * May place intravenous catheters * May prepare and administer medications, intravenously, orally, and topically Emergency * Assists veterinarians with a variety of emergency procedures and critical care situations * Cleans wounds and applies casts or bandages * Give injections and takes blood samples * May have to be on call in the intensive care unit Internal Medicine * Researches general wellness and preventative medicine for animals Neurology * Assists with various technical procedures including intravenous catheter placement, venipuncture, IV injections, wound management, drug administration assistance, bandage care, vital sign monitoring, intubation, surgery support, and various routine diagnostic Electromyography (EMG) testing Oncology * Assists veterinarians with patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures * Provides empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients and serves as a strong patient advocate during the patient's hospitalization * Provides client communication and education on various oncology disease processes Ophthalmology * Assists veterinarians with ocular exams * Assists with diagnostic testing (Schirmer Tear Testing, Tonometry, Ocular Ultrasounds, Electroretinogram testing, etc.) Radiology * Assists veterinarians with providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services toinpatient, outpatient, surgical and emergency patients Surgery * Provides extensive surgical assistance by preparing patients, scrubbing, shaving, acting as surgical nurse, and operating specific surgical equipment and supplies Competencies: * Care and Compassion - displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance and emotional support * Animal Restraint and Safety - uses sound judgment when handling patients and always takes appropriate precautionary steps when needed * Communication - uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others * Team Orientation - works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals * Dependability - demonstrates responsibility in completing all job tasks * Cleanliness Standards - consistently follows sanitization and sterilization policies and procedures * Energy and Productivity - completes tasks quickly and thoroughly without prompting * Time Management - manages time and prioritizes work tasks effectively * Technical Skills and Learning - keeps up-to-date with new technical skills and knowledge in the field * Care and Use of Equipment - takes appropriate steps to perform operation checks and maintenance of equipment Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent * One or more years' experience in veterinary environment successfully performing all of the duties of this position * Vet Tech (VTNE) Certification preferred * Experience with surgical monitoring, radiology, dental prophylaxis, and client education preferred * May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience Position Requirements: * Maintains current knowledge in the field of expertise and actively seeks opportunities for continuing education and skill improvement. * Ability to restrain animals, fill prescriptions, and monitor sedation procedures * Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors * Requires knowledge of hospital procedures, policies and services; client and patient treatment protocols; hospital computer systems; and the standard procedures, records, and terminology used in a veterinary hospital. * Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays * Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking. * This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion. May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling * Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds) Additional Information: The list of essential functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation's leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service. PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.

**Seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our General Practice and URGENT CARE!** **VCA West Mesa Animal Hospital** is seeking a full time **Veterinary Assistant** to join our full service hospital in Albuquerque, NM. We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow professionally. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more! **Why join the VCA West Mesa team?** We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Some of the benefits we offer: + Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community + Growth & leadership opportunities + Career development programs + Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships + Veterinary Technician license reimbursement + Medical, dental & vision insurance + Generous hospital discounts and product discounts + Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance + Paid vacation and sick time + Paid parental leave + 401(k) + Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace) + Referral bonuses + Competitive wage + Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities + Full-time and Part-time positions available **Why We Want You** As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: + Compassionate patient care + Client education and care + Urgent and Emergency care + Pharmacy and medication administration + Lab sample collection and processing + Diagnostic imaging + Surgical preparation and assisting + Anesthesia monitoring + Dentistry + Medical recordkeeping + Medical Record transcription **Starting pay for this position is $17.00 per hour** Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you! **If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.** 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) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people and our planet. * We love all pets like our own * We're the future of the pet industry * We're here to improve lives * We drive outstanding results together * We're welcome as we are Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We're focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco. As a Vetco Veterinary Assistant, you will meet your veterinary team at our local dispatch office, then travel to your assigned Petco clinic locations for the day. At the clinics, your team of veterinary assistants will greet the pet parents and recommend the veterinary services that will best protect their pets. The Veterinary Assistant will assist the Veterinarian so the services can be administered and thank the pet parent for protecting their pet! Essential Job Functions: The incumbent must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation. * Must love dogs and cats...and people too! * Team player who thrives on supporting the team in every way. * Make educated recommendations to our clients and providing exceptional customer service. * Works hard and has fun doing it! * Eager to learn. * Ability to work in changing environments, traveling throughout our Market. * Responsible and accountable individuals. * A can-do attitude. Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. To translate this webpage to Spanish or other languages on your internet browser click the translate button to the right of your browser address bar. Additional instruction can be found here: ************************************************************************************ Para traducir esta página web al español u otros idiomas en su navegador de Internet, haga clic en el botón de traducción a la derecha de la barra de direcciones de su navegador. Puede encontrar instrucciones adicionales aquí: ************************************************************************************

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people and our planet. We love all pets like our own We're the future of the pet industry We're here to improve lives We drive outstanding results together We're welcome as we are Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We're focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco. As a Vetco Veterinary Assistant, you will meet your veterinary team at our local dispatch office, then travel to your assigned Petco clinic locations for the day. At the clinics, your team of veterinary assistants will greet the pet parents and recommend the veterinary services that will best protect their pets. The Veterinary Assistant will assist the Veterinarian so the services can be administered and thank the pet parent for protecting their pet! Essential Job Functions: The incumbent must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation. - Must love dogs and cats...and people too! - Team player who thrives on supporting the team in every way. - Make educated recommendations to our clients and providing exceptional customer service. - Works hard and has fun doing it! - Eager to learn. - Ability to work in changing environments, traveling throughout our Market. - Responsible and accountable individuals. - A can-do attitude. Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. To translate this webpage to Spanish or other languages on your internet browser click the translate button to the right of your browser address bar. Additional instruction can be found here: ************************************************************************************ Para traducir esta página web al español u otros idiomas en su navegador de Internet, haga clic en el botón de traducción a la derecha de la barra de direcciones de su navegador. Puede encontrar instrucciones adicionales aquí: ************************************************************************************

JOB OPENING CITY OF FARMINGTON JOB POSTING #224: PART-TIME VETERINARY ASSISTANT NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs HIRING RANGE: $14.00 to $16.00 per hour DOE PAY GRADE: Temporary TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Part-Time DAYS WORKED: Monday through Friday HOURS WORKED: 11:30AM to 5:30PM APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled, First Review in Two Weeks JOB DUTIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Works under the direct supervision of the Lead Veterinary Assistant, the Veterinary Technician, and the Staff Veterinarian. Assists the Lead Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician in daily set-up for all surgical procedures. This includes setting up hydro-warming blankets, heated exam tables, and replenishing stock. Assists Lead Vet Assistant and Vet Tech in performing basic pet exams. This includes retrieving animals from kennels, weighing them, and returning them to their kennels. Assists Lead Vet Assistant and Vet Tech in restraint and tranquilization of pets for surgery. Performs post-operative patient recovery. This includes administering pain injections, and vaccinations, placing a tattoo on the animal, wiping out ears, and trimming toenails. Lifting and moving animals post-op, taking temperatures, and removing endotracheal tubes. Cleans and maintains kennels and surgical facility. This includes cleaning and disinfecting all kennels daily, cleaning and disinfecting surgery room daily, mopping floors, cleaning and sanitizing surgical instruments, and maintaining a clean and sterile triage area including countertops and all work areas. Walks dogs outside as necessary and cleans/disinfects after any biological animal accidents/spills. Maintains all surgical packs and drapes. This includes cleaning and sanitizing all surgical instruments, creating surgical packs, and operating two autoclaves. Performs weekly and monthly maintenance on autoclaves. Operates blood machines and runs blood samples for patients. Transfers animals to and from the shelter and AMD. Also transfer of animals to San Juan Vet Clinic for x-rays. Assists in the process of euthanasia. Assists shelter veterinarian with any necessary tasks or exams. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Must demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to FRAS policies and procedures. Must ensure a safe work environment, follow all safety guidelines, and model safe work practices. Must take immediate action to address any safety concerns that could put a staff member, volunteer, customer, animal or the organization at risk. Must be able to follow direction of a contract veterinarian as well as the staff veterinarian. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. QUALIFICATIONS This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing. Must have a high school diploma with preference given to applicants with veterinary assistant experience and/or education. Must have ability to hear, understand, and execute directions from supervisors. Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds onto a table with assistance. Must have ability to work in direct contact with animals without experiencing allergy symptoms. Must have ability to cope with euthanasias and medical deaths. Must have knowledge and concern for animals. Must have ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and public pet owners. Must have ability to physically restrain animals for procedures with assistance when needed. Must have ability to multitask and handle stressful situations. Must have ability to handle high volume of daily surgical procedures. Must have a desire to learn and be open to constructive criticism regarding medical protocols and procedures. Must have a valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years. Must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize medical cases. Must be self-motivated while being unsupervised. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Animal capture equipment, police radios, first aid equipment, leashes, gloves, cleaning materials in shelter maintenance and disinfecting including chlorine bleach and hydrogen peroxide, as well as chlorhexidine. Needles and syringes, surgery tables and lights, blood chemistry machines, surgical instruments. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, used hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to use a computer Ability to work around animals without severe allergic reactions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently will need to walk quickly and communicate with coworkers in a high noise environment. The employee will be exposed to noxious odors, animal blood, urine, feces, saliva and may encounter zoonotic diseased such as ring worm, leptospirosis, tick-borne diseases, coccidiosis, mange, helicobacter, campylobacter, rabies, and brucellosis. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.

Veterinary Technician / Assistant - Alamogordo Animal Hospital page is loaded **Veterinary Technician / Assistant - Alamogordo Animal Hospital** **Veterinary Technician / Assistant - Alamogordo Animal Hospital** locations Alamogordo, NM time type Part time posted on Posted Today job requisition id JR104154 **Veterinary Technician / Assistant - Alamogordo Animal Hospital!** **Join our amazing team!** **Alamogordo, New Mexico** **Alamogordo Animal Hospital** is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community in beautiful Alamogordo, New Mexico. Our goal is to provide compassionate and quality medicine while striving to make an impact in our community and treat our patients/clients like family. **Who We're Looking For:** We are looking to hire a full-time **Veterinary Technician**or a **Veterinary Assistant** to join our team! The ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented team player. **Must have at least 2 years of technician experience to be considered. Licensed candidates are preferred.** **Alamogordo Animal Hospital** aims to provide owners with sound, honest choices for their pets and to provide our patients with excellent and compassionate medical care. We strive to give our customers the best personalized service possible and to create a friendly, professional work environment for our awesome staff! or: **Minimal Skill Set**: * Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories * TPR * Assisting doctor and other technical staff with restraint * Blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular) * Placing IV catheters * Digital radiology including positioning. * Dentistry (digital x-rays, scaling, polishing) * Anesthesia (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique) * Laboratory skills such as ear and fecal cytology; HM5; Vetscan; Sedivue * Excellent client communication/education **Benefits We Offer:** ***Your well-being matters.*** AmeriVet appreciates the level of dedication it takes to provide care and quality to the communities you serve. As a reflection, we offer comprehensive benefits and additional services for you. * $$ Competitive pay $$ * Flexible scheduling available * Work-life balance to take care of you, and your needs. * Pet care discounts for your pets * Continuing education allowance * Career development and advancement opportunities * Over 200+ locations all over the US to choose between with AmeriVet partnering practices. * A great place to work with motivated and well-trained staff. * Referral program - join our team, bring your friends, and get paid! * **AmeriVet** partnering practices are rapidly growing and expanding, adding more perks and inclusion for hospitals and professionals in the industry! **Requirements** * **2+ years** of veterinary experience in a clinical setting * Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories * TPR * Assisting doctor and other technical staff with restraint * Blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular) * Placing IV catheters * Digital radiology including positioning. * Dentistry (digital x-rays, scaling, polishing) * Anesthesia (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique) * Laboratory skills such as ear and fecal cytology; HM5; Vetscan; Sedivue * Excellent client communication/education *#licensedveterinarytechnician #registeredveterinarytechnician #veterinarytechnicianspecialists #certifiedveterinarytechnician #veterinaryassistant #vetprofessionals #vettechs #vetnurses #vettechlife #RVT #LVT #CVT* At AmeriVet, your well-being, your loved ones, and your future are our top priorities. This commitment is reflected in the comprehensive range of benefits we offer, including: • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) matching • Generous holidays and paid time off • Career development programs • Robust health and wellness initiatives AmeriVet takes pride in embracing the uniqueness and diversity that every team member, pet owner, and pet brings to our community. Our unwavering dedication revolves around nurturing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, where each team member not only feels a strong sense of belonging, but is also empowered to thrive.

The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring q uality veterinary care for all p ets, advocates for p ets, educates clients on all aspects of p et health, and ensures a safe and effective hospital environment. E SSENTIAL R ESPONSIBILITIES AND T ASKS Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality p et care and to maximize the veterinarian's and veterinary technician's produc tivity. C ommunicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and all other associate s to maintain the flow of patients. Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing or preparing procedures that do not req uire veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and p ets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical p ets as allowed in the state practice acts . Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, p et health needs, hospital services and other issues. Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts. Ensure the safety of p ets, clients a nd associate s by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs. Assist with surgery as applicable. Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within stat e practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties. Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital. Other job duties as assigned.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there are few jobs more rewarding than that of Vet Assistant. While working closely with other pet health care professionals at Banfield, you'll have the chance to advocate for pets and educate clients on all aspects of pet health. In addition, if your goal is to advance in your career, you'll have access to a variety of learning and development opportunities along the way. Summary: The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care. Preferred Education/Licenses: Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Preferred Experience: Must be able to perform all required skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs at a level that aids in the efficiency of the practice. Description - External A Day in the Life of a Banfield Veterinary Assistant The Vet Assistant provides professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times, making sure that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital. You will use your technical skills on a daily basis, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties. Other responsibilities include: · Helping maintain the flow of patients · Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs · Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance · Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized · Educating clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans and the importance of preventive care · Mentoring other members of the hospital team Commitment Beyond Qualifications Every associate including the Vet Assistant has an important contribution to make to the veterinary team. We're looking for Vet Assistants who are dedicated to their work, have a positive attitude and use our Five Principles -- Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - as their guide. In addition, our Vet Assistants are: · Action Oriented · Customer Focused · Good Listeners · Effective Communicators Caring for Those Who Care: Benefits for a Banfield Veterinary Assistant When it comes to benefits, we support your personal wellness and professional development. We offer a wide range of perks and programs that help you take care of yourself and your family-including your pets. Personal Health, Savings, and Wellness Benefits Every team member needs to be appreciated. All Vet Assistants receive a generous benefits package including 401(k) participation, paid time off and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets. In addition, medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance is offered to associates based on eligibility. Potential as Big as Your Passion Whether you're a new Vet Assistant, have been working for years or are changing careers, we'll support your professional growth with: · Performance development plans designed to help you reach your established careers goals · Relevant learning opportunities · Networking events · Ways to offer your skills to your community A Support Structure That Helps You Thrive We've created a one-of-a-kind leadership structure throughout our practice that includes support from our Corporate headquarters, the field and hospital level. Together we are a team, making a real impact on pet health care in hospitals, communities and the field of veterinary medicine. Start your Banfield Career as a Veterinary Assistant Learn more about the impact you can make as part of a Banfield hospital team and see how we support the wellness of our people and profession. View the full job description or if you're ready to make your move, apply today! WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.

Location Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id R-182591 Job Type Full time We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care-with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include: • Maintaining medical records. • Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients. • Filling prescriptions. • Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging. • Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets. At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. • You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists. • You will sharpen your skills-and even learn some new techniques-and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities. **If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.** 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) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Location Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our General Practice and URGENT CARE! VCA West Mesa Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our full service hospital in Albuquerque,... 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* Until Filled (MST) * Animal Shelter * Farmington, NM, USA * 14.00 to $16.00 * Hourly * Temporary-Part Time * *No Benefits* Email Me This Job **JOB OPENING** **CITY OF FARMINGTON** **JOB POSTING #224: PART-TIME VETERINARY ASSISTANT** **NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1** **DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs** **WORK LOCATION: Farmington Animal Shelter** **HIRING RANGE: $14.00 to $16.00 per hour DOE** **PAY GRADE: Temporary** **TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Part-Time** **DAYS WORKED: Monday through Friday** **HOURS WORKED: 11:30AM to 5:30PM** **APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled, First Review in Two Weeks** **JOB DUTIES** **ESSENTIAL DUTIES:** Works under the direct supervision of the Lead Veterinary Assistant, the Veterinary Technician, and the Staff Veterinarian. Assists the Lead Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician in daily set-up for all surgical procedures. This includes setting up hydro-warming blankets, heated exam tables, and replenishing stock. Assists Lead Vet Assistant and Vet Tech in performing basic pet exams. This includes retrieving animals from kennels, weighing them, and returning them to their kennels. Assists Lead Vet Assistant and Vet Tech in restraint and tranquilization of pets for surgery. Performs post-operative patient recovery. This includes administering pain injections, and vaccinations, placing a tattoo on the animal, wiping out ears, and trimming toenails. Lifting and moving animals post-op, taking temperatures, and removing endotracheal tubes. Cleans and maintains kennels and surgical facility. This includes cleaning and disinfecting all kennels daily, cleaning and disinfecting surgery room daily, mopping floors, cleaning and sanitizing surgical instruments, and maintaining a clean and sterile triage area including countertops and all work areas. Walks dogs outside as necessary and cleans/disinfects after any biological animal accidents/spills. Maintains all surgical packs and drapes. This includes cleaning and sanitizing all surgical instruments, creating surgical packs, and operating two autoclaves. Performs weekly and monthly maintenance on autoclaves. Operates blood machines and runs blood samples for patients. Transfers animals to and from the shelter and AMD. Also transfer of animals to San Juan Vet Clinic for x-rays. Assists in the process of euthanasia. Assists shelter veterinarian with any necessary tasks or exams. **NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:** Must demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to FRAS policies and procedures. Must ensure a safe work environment, follow all safety guidelines, and model safe work practices. Must take immediate action to address any safety concerns that could put a staff member, volunteer, customer, animal or the organization at risk. Must be able to follow direction of a contract veterinarian as well as the staff veterinarian. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. **QUALIFICATIONS** This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing. Must have a high school diploma with preference given to applicants with veterinary assistant experience and/or education. Must have ability to hear, understand, and execute directions from supervisors. Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds onto a table with assistance. Must have ability to work in direct contact with animals without experiencing allergy symptoms. Must have ability to cope with euthanasias and medical deaths. Must have knowledge and concern for animals. Must have ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and public pet owners. Must have ability to physically restrain animals for procedures with assistance when needed. Must have ability to multitask and handle stressful situations. Must have ability to handle high volume of daily surgical procedures. Must have a desire to learn and be open to constructive criticism regarding medical protocols and procedures. Must have a valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years. Must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize medical cases. Must be self-motivated while being unsupervised. **TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:** Animal capture equipment, police radios, first aid equipment, leashes, gloves, cleaning materials in shelter maintenance and disinfecting including chlorine bleach and hydrogen peroxide, as well as chlorhexidine. Needles and syringes, surgery tables and lights, blood chemistry machines, surgical instruments. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, used hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to use a computer Ability to work around animals without severe allergic reactions. **WORK ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently will need to walk quickly and communicate with coworkers in a high noise environment. The employee will be exposed to noxious odors, animal blood, urine, feces, saliva and may encounter zoonotic diseased such as ring worm, leptospirosis, tick-borne diseases, coccidiosis, mange, helicobacter, campylobacter, rabies, and brucellosis. **WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.** You must select a location. You must select an education status answer. You must select a seeking status answer.

Join The VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center of New Mexico! At VCA Animal Hospitals, you can become the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more! As a member of the VCA Vet CARE team, you will support our Technicians and Doctor teams in emergency, critical care, and specialty by ensuring they have the sterile instruments and tools they need. Your contribution to the team will help to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding patient care to every patient. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs. 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 or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. 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) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

E SSENTIAL R ESPONSIBILITIES AND T ASKS Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality p et care and to maximize the veterinarian's and veterinary technician's produc tivity. C ommunicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and all other associate s to maintain the flow of patients. Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing or preparing procedures that do not req uire veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and p ets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical p ets as allowed in the state practice acts . Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, p et health needs, hospital services and other issues. Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts. Ensure the safety of p ets, clients a nd associate s by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs. Assist with surgery as applicable. Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within stat e practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties. Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital. Other job duties as assigned. **Your Privacy**

Location Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id R-188023 Job Type Full time Join The VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center of New Mexico! At VCA Animal Hospitals, you can become the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more! As a member of the VCA Vet CARE team, you will support our Technicians and Doctor teams in emergency, critical care, and specialty by ensuring they have the sterile instruments and tools they need. Your contribution to the team will help to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding patient care to every patient. **If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.** 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 or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at **If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.** 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) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Location Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care-with the... Location Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our General Practice and URGENT CARE! VCA West Mesa Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our full service hospital in Albuquerque,... Location Castle Rock, Colorado, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant VCA Douglas County Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our AAHA Accredited General practice in Castle Rock, CO. We have a unique culture in our hospital... Location Fort Collins, Colorado, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant VCA Fort Collins Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our practice currently located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and work in both our General Practice and... Location Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital & Referral Center of New Mexico in Albuquerque is adding to our Specialty Surgery Team. Location: 8850 Holly Ave NE, suite K Albuquerque, NM 87122. We are VCA V... 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If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Full Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there are few jobs more rewarding than that of Vet Assistant. While working closely with other pet health care professionals at Banfield, you'll have the chance to advocate for pets and educate clients on all aspects of pet health. In addition, if your goal is to advance in your career, you'll have access to a variety of learning and development opportunities along the way. Summary: The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care. Preferred Education/Licenses: Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Preferred Experience: Must be able to perform all required skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs at a level that aids in the efficiency of the practice. Description - External A Day in the Life of a Banfield Veterinary Assistant The Vet Assistant provides professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times, making sure that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital. You will use your technical skills on a daily basis, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties. Other responsibilities include: Helping maintain the flow of patients Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized Educating clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans and the importance of preventive care Mentoring other members of the hospital team Commitment Beyond Qualifications Every associate including the Vet Assistant has an important contribution to make to the veterinary team. We're looking for Vet Assistants who are dedicated to their work, have a positive attitude and use our Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - as their guide. In addition, our Vet Assistants are: Action Oriented Customer Focused Good Listeners Effective Communicators Caring for Those Who Care: Benefits for a Banfield Veterinary Assistant When it comes to benefits, we support your personal wellness and professional development. We offer a wide range of perks and programs that help you take care of yourself and your family-including your pets. Personal Health, Savings, and Wellness Benefits Every team member needs to be appreciated. All Vet Assistants receive a generous benefits package including 401(k) participation, paid time off and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets. In addition, medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance is offered to associates based on eligibility. Potential as Big as Your Passion Whether you're a new Vet Assistant, have been working for years or are changing careers, we'll support your professional growth with: Performance development plans designed to help you reach your established careers goals Relevant learning opportunities · Networking events · Ways to offer your skills to your community A Support Structure That Helps You Thrive We've created a one-of-a-kind leadership structure throughout our practice that includes support from our Corporate headquarters, the field and hospital level. Together we are a team, making a real impact on pet health care in hospitals, communities and the field of veterinary medicine. Start your Banfield Career as a Veterinary Assistant Learn more about the impact you can make as part of a Banfield hospital team and see how we support the wellness of our people and profession. View the full job description or if you're ready to make your move, apply today! WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.