Veterinary Assistant - Alamogordo Animal Hospital
About The Position
Alamogordo Animal Hospital is seeking experienced Veterinary Assistants for its three-doctor general practice in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The hospital is open seven days a week and welcomes both part-time and full-time applicants; new graduates are encouraged to apply. The full-time schedule is four 10-hour shifts, and employees must be willing to work alternating weekends. Starting pay is $15 per hour, with compensation depending on experience, education, licensure, and certifications. The role supports compassionate, quality veterinary care and personalized service in a friendly, professional work environment. Veterinary Assistants handle and restrain pets, gather medical histories, assist with examinations and treatments, perform clinical and laboratory tasks, support diagnostic imaging and surgery, and may cross-train in reception duties. Full-time employees are eligible for the listed benefits.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary clinical experience is required.
- Ability to safely handle and restrain pets for examination and treatment.
- Ability to obtain accurate and thorough medical histories.
- Comfort performing basic examinations and TPRs.
- Skill drawing blood from cephalic, saphenous, and jugular sites.
- Strong animal-handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to cross-train in other hospital areas, including reception.
- Experience with diagnostic digital radiology and positioning.
- Laboratory skills, including ear and fecal cytology and use of IDEXX and Sedivue.
- Experience assisting with surgery and anesthesia, including induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique, and post-operative care.
- Ability to perform basic dental procedures, including cleaning, polishing, and charting.
- Knowledge of common medications and how to dispense them per doctor orders.
- Willingness to work alternating weekends.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Safely handle and restrain pets for examination and treatment.
- Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories.
- Perform basic examinations and take temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR) measurements.
- Draw blood from cephalic, saphenous, and jugular sites.
- Perform diagnostic digital radiology, including positioning.
- Perform laboratory tasks such as ear and fecal cytology and use IDEXX and Sedivue.
- Assist with surgery and anesthesia, including induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique, and post-operative care.
- Perform basic dental procedures, including cleaning, polishing, and charting.
- Dispense common medications according to doctor orders.
- Cross-train in other hospital areas, including reception duties.
- Work alternating weekends.
Benefits
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Continuing education programs provided by AmeriVet at no cost.
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
- Competitive pay and performance bonuses.
- 401(k) matching.
- Student loan assistance.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Mental health resources.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Supportive, collaborative environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
