Veterinary Assistant-1

AmeriVet•Alamogordo, NM

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Alamogordo Animal Hospital is seeking experienced Veterinary Assistants for its busy, three-doctor general practice in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The hospital is open seven days a week and considers both full-time and part-time applicants; new graduates are encouraged to apply. The listed schedule is full-time, four 10-hour shifts, with alternating weekends required. Starting pay is $15 per hour and up, depending on experience, education, licensure, and certifications. The role supports compassionate, quality veterinary care and personalized service in a collaborative, professional environment. Veterinary Assistants handle and restrain animals, gather medical histories, perform basic exams and vital measurements, assist with diagnostics, laboratory work, surgery, anesthesia, and basic dental procedures, and dispense medications as directed. Team members must also be willing to cross-train in other hospital areas, including reception.

Requirements

Previous veterinary clinical experience is required.
Ability to safely handle and restrain pets.
Experience obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories.
Comfort performing basic exams and TPRs.
Skill in blood draws 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 areas of the hospital, including reception.
Experience with diagnostic digital radiology and positioning.
Laboratory skills such as ear and fecal cytology, 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 according to doctor orders.
Must be willing 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 work such as ear and fecal cytology using 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.