Malaherd Veterinary Hospital, a small animal practice in Albuquerque, has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! We are looking for compassionate, motivated team players who are committed to excellent client service and exceptional patient care. Schedule, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. (4-10's)
The ideal candidate:
- Comfortable around dogs and cats
- Excellent communication and multi-tasking abilities
- Great attention to detail, outgoing, and friendly
- Enjoys connecting with clients as well as the team
- Friendly personality and excellent customer service skills
- Remains calm in emotional, stressful, and fast-paced environments
- Committed to a career in veterinary medicine with interest in growth and ongoing training
- Experience in a veterinary office or other animal-related career is a plus, but not required
This is a full-time or part-time role comprised of 4-10s/5-8s.
Skills and responsibilities:
- Assisting in exams
- Client communication and education
- Patient handling and restraint
- Administering vaccines and medications
- Blood draws and IV catheter placement
- Outpatient procedures
- Microscopic evaluation
- Pharmacy duties
- Handling medical records
- General cleaning
- Assisting with phone calls
Full-time benefits and compensation:
- Compensation: $15- $19/hour (based on experience)
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (HSA option)
- 401k options
- Paid time off
- Employee pet discounts
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career growth potential
- Great team culture
- And more!
Bonus:
- Bonus package: $500 (3+ years of current, consecutive experience)
Get to know us:
Malaherd Veterinary Hospital was built in 2018 from the ground up with Fear Free principles in mind. As a full-service animal hospital, we provide comprehensive healthcare services to pets in Albuquerque and the surrounding areas. Our 1.5-doctor team offers a variety of medical, surgical, and dental services with advanced equipment and technologies to provide the high standards of care for our patients. We’re well equipped with digital radiology, in-house lab testing, cold therapy laser, advanced dental equipment, and more! We strive to offer excellent medical care and provide our team with fulfilling careers where lifelong learning is always encouraged.
If you think you’d make a great addition to our hospital team, APPLY TODAY! We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person