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TLC Pet Hospital
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$35,726 / year median in New Mexico
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Technician/Assistant TLC Pet Hospital Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $16 - $22 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance On-site gym Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Referral program Qualifications Veterinary experience Veterinary assistant experience Full Job Description Come Work Where Veterinary Medicine Meets Teamwork, Growth & FUN! If you're looking for a veterinary hospital where you can learn, grow, be challenged, and genuinely enjoy coming to work , you may have just found your new home! TLC Pet Hospital is a busy, privately owned small animal practice in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico , and we're looking for passionate people who want to be part of a team that works hard, supports one another, and knows how to have fun along the way. We're a 4-doctor practice with 27 amazing support team members , and teamwork is at the heart of what we do. Many of our team members are cross-trained in general patient care, dentistry, surgery, and reception , giving everyone opportunities to expand their skills and learn something new. We Take Fear-Free Care Seriously While TLC may not be a Fear Free Certified Practice, every member of our team is a Fear Free Professional . We believe veterinary medicine should be as low-stress and positive as possible—not just for our patients, but for their people and our team, too. We're committed to creating an environment where compassion, communication, and patient care come first. A Hospital Built for Great Medicine We're equipped to handle everything from routine wellness care to complicated medical and surgical cases, including:
- Preventative & wellness medicine
- Acute illness & injury
- Geriatric care
- Routine soft tissue surgery
- Dentistry
- Complex soft tissue & orthopedic surgery
- And plenty of interesting cases to keep your days challenging and rewarding!
Our hospital includes:
- 9 exam rooms + a dedicated comfort room
- 4 surgical suites
- 3 dental tables
- Separate canine & feline treatment areas
- Digital radiography
- Panoramic dental radiography
- Ultrasound & echocardiography
- Advanced soft tissue & orthopedic surgical equipment
- In-house laboratory equipment, including IDEXX CBC, chemistry, urinalysis & SNAP testing
- K-Laser
- Full in-house pharmacy
- And yes… an onsite gym for our team!