Veterinary Assistant/Technician

Veterinary Assistant/Technician ABQ Spay & Neuter Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $16 - $20 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Veterinary Technology Customer communication Veterinary experience High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Patient care Associate's degree Full Job Description About Us ABQ Spay & Neuter is an affordable veterinary surgical center in Albuquerque. We are located on Central Avenue one block west of University Blvd. We are a locally owned, independent practice with no corporate affiliation. Our mission is to provide accessible and affordable veterinary care to the community while prioritizing staff well-being and mental health.

We offer excellent work/life balance:

no weekends, no on-call, 4-day work week. We are looking for staff who want to help build a positive and supportive work culture, work as a team, and have fun. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, willing to learn and work hard, and love sneaking in a quick puppy snuggle between tasks. ABQ Spay & Neuter operates differently than a traditional veterinary clinic. We do not see wellness or sick pet appointments. All we do is surgery, mainly spay and neuter, but other surgeries as well. We also offer dental cleanings and extractions with dental radiographs. While a traditional veterinary clinic may perform 4-5 surgeries in a day, we perform 20-25 surgeries and 4-5 dentals. This keeps our prices low, but still allows us to provide high quality care to our patients. We have a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, a generous pet services discount including free bloodwork, and PTO. We are open Tuesday-Friday and work hours are 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Job Description As an Veterinary Assistant/Technician , you will directly assist the veterinarian.

Your roles include:

Assisting with patient check-in and pre-surgical exams Inducing anesthesia, prepping patients for surgery, monitoring patients during surgery, and recovering patients Performing dental cleanings and digital dental radiographs Administering vaccinations, microchips, and other injections Managing medical records through practice management software (Pulse) Dispense medication, perform blood draws, place catheters, administer vaccines, and provide animal restraint when necessary. Set-up, breakdown, cleaning, and maintaining of medical equipment. Assist with cleaning all areas of the hospital. How You'll Succeed Comfortable interacting with pets and clients with calm and compassion Have strong interpersonal and oral communication skills Be able to lift at least 40 pounds Be detail-oriented and a team-player Education/Experience High school diploma or equivalent (required) Veterinary experience: 1 years (required) Experience in high volume spay/neuter (preferred) Associate degree in veterinary assisting or RVT (preferred)

Pay:

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is the "combo" vaccine given to dogs starting when they are puppies and then every 1 or 3 years after that? Can you lift at least 40 pounds unassisted?

Experience:

Veterinary:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Albuquerque, NM 87106 (Required)

Work Location:

In person