Veterinary Assistant

Destination Pet

Santa Fe, NM, United States
Base: $17-23ph doe; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
On-site
Compassionate nursing care
Prepare surgical instruments
Maintain medical records
Destination Pet is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for their Eldorado Animal Clinic in Santa Fe, NM. The role requires a friendly and detail-oriented individual with at least one year of clinic experience, who can provide compassionate care and support to both clients and pets

Job Summary

  • Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.
  • Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Destination Pet is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for their Eldorado Animal Clinic in Santa Fe, NM. The role requires a friendly and detail-oriented individual with at least one year of clinic experience, who can provide compassionate care and support to both clients and pets.

Salary

Base: $17-23/hour DOE; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: PT Health insurance, PT mental Health, PT telehealth

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Compassionate nursing care
  • Prepare surgical instruments
  • Maintain medical records
  • Fill prescriptions
  • Perform laboratory tests
  • Handle dogs on leashes
  • Restrain animals

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly and outgoing
  • People oriented
  • Team player
  • Attentive to detail
  • Effective communication

Key Requirements

  • 1+ years of clinic experience
  • High school diploma
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Must frequently lift 40 pounds
  • Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently

Work Rights

Not specified

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