Find & Apply For Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Farmington, New Mexico

•/Must apply at San Juan Veterinary Hospital's website to complete your application: https://sanjuanvet.com/careers/ This is a full time position. Applications submitted through Indeed will not be considered.

Job Title:

Veterinary Technician Assistant General Description of Position:

The veterinary assistant works closely with the veterinary technician. Must be able to follow orders quickly (verbally and handwritten) and handle animals in situations that may be less than ideal. Take care of the everyday needs of the patients of San Juan Veterinary Hospital.

Job Requirements/Skill/Physical Demands:

Ability to be on feet and moving quickly for extended periods. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and effectively restrain animals; able to take direction from Team Leaders, Doctors and the Practice Manager; and carry them out effectively and efficiently. Other duties could include but are not limited to patient care, phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia (induction, monitoring & recovering) dentistry, radiology, scrub tech, surgery, circulator, & laboratory. Other duties would include cleaning kennels, cleaning runs, shoveling snow, & washing concrete, and laundry. Dress Code Scrub top & scrub pants, closed toed shoes, name badge, dosimetry badge, and building key. No un-natural hair color. No body piercing hardware but small ear rings are acceptable in ears. Tattoos at the discretion of management may need to be covered.

Work Environment:

Treatment and kennel area, surgery laboratory, X-ray, and pharmacy; frequent exposure to X-ray and anesthetic gases with proper protective measures; and a fast-paced high level of patient and client interaction.

Continuing Education Requirements:

Continued training in animal care. A minimum of 10 CE hours is required annually from September 1st through August 31st.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person