Veterinary Assistant jobs in New Mexico

Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Veterinary Assistant
  • East Mountain Veterinary Service
  • Edgewood, NM FULL_TIME
  • JOB SECURITY, HIGH EARNING POTENTIAL, MEANINGFUL CAREER, ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.


    East Mountain Veterinary Service is looking for an energetic, self-starting individual to join our growing fast paced practice. We offer a wide range of services for large and small animals and have a full-service hospital. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, work well with others, able to multi-task, self-starter, and move/learn at a fast pace. Candidate shall be proficient in all aspects of basic animal care to include, but also not limited to animal restraint, administering treatments, taking x-rays; blood draw, insert catheters, run lab tests, and maintain diagnostic equipment. WORK FULL TIME 3 DAYS PER WEEK WITH 4 DAYS OFF! Competitive wage for those looking to start their career in veterinary medicine, PTO, Paid holidays, discount on services, paid CE credits, performance-based merit increases and bonuses.  Experience and education preferred, but WILLING TO TRAIN the right candidate.  Must be able to stand for 12 hours per day, climb stairs, bending and lifting 50 lbs, work in extreme heat and cold, withstand sights and smells that are associated with ill/injured animals.


    *** Do not apply if you have a thin skin or if you are sensitive when making a mistake. This is a fast paced, high stress clinic. However, we do offer job security, PTO, paid holidays, great earning potential that is performance based, and we are always looking for people to advance. 


    Job Type: Full-time


    Pay: $15-$25

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Veterinary Assistant
  • SANTA FE ANIMAL SHELTER AND HUMANE SOCIETY
  • Santa Fe, NM FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: Assist the veterinarians in the medical and surgical treatment of animals. Educate the public on animal health while demonstrating SFAS policies. Ensure the most humane care possible is p...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Veterinary assistant
  • Petco
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurt...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Santa Fe, NM FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the exper...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Veterinary assistant
  • VCA
  • Santa Fe, NM FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care with the expe...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • Seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our General Practice and URGENT CARE!VCA West Mesa Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our full service hospital in Albuquerque, NM. ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant - Emergency
  • Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
  • Norristown, PA
  • Find out what MVA can do for your career! Come join a team that cares about your career, happiness, and your future. Met...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant - Specialty
  • Pieper Veterinary
  • Middletown, CT
  • Are you an experiencedVeterinary Assistantlooking to succeed in a VECCS Level I facility not only dedicated to caring fo...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary assistant
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Sacramento, CA
  • SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONThe Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ens...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Six Flags Great Adventure
  • Jackson, NJ
  • The Veterinary Assistant Internship is a part time position in the Six Flags Wild Safari reporting to the Veterinary Tec...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Tampa, FL
  • ? Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. ? Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Decatur, GA
  • Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. ? Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for t...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Latham, NY
  • The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for a...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Mexico (Spanish: Nuevo México Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnweβo ˈmexiko] (listen), Navajo: Yootó Hahoodzo pronounced [jòːtxó xɑ̀xʷòːtsò]) is a state in the Southwestern region of the United States of America; its capital and cultural center is Santa Fe, which was founded in 1610 as capital of Nuevo México (itself established as a province of New Spain in 1598), while its largest city is Albuquerque with its accompanying metropolitan area. It is one of the Mountain States and shares the Four Corners region with Utah, Colorado, and Arizona; its other neighboring states are Oklahoma to the north...
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Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$25,342 to $37,376

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