What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic?
Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic 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.
The ideal candidate:
- Comfortable around small animals and exotics (birds, pocket pets, reptiles, etc.)
- Positive, upbeat, and cheerful attitude
- Strong communication, organization, and 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, Monday-Friday role (4-10s/5-8s) with weekends off.
Skills and responsibilities:
- Taking patient histories
- Assisting in exams
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Injection and medication administration
- Gentle patient restraint
- Pharmacy duties
- Blood draws
- IVC placement
- Outpatient procedures
- General hospital cleaning
- Client service and communication
- Assisting the front desk as needed
Full-time benefits and compensation:
- Compensation: $15 - $19/hour (based on experience)
- Bonus Package $500 (3 consecutive years as a veterinary assistant)
- 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
- And more!
About Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic:
We are a growing, three-doctor practice caring for dogs, cats, avian, exotics, and pocket pets in Taos, New Mexico. At Salazar Road, our mission is to provide high quality, modern veterinary care in a compassionate, clean, and friendly environment. Our practice provides an array of services, from wellness care and dentistry to surgery and alternative medicine (acupuncture, herbal medicine). We’re well-equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and a complete in-house lab. We currently operate Monday-Fridays, offering you ample time to enjoy your weekends and explore New Mexico’s natural beauty.
If you think you’d make a great addition to our hospital team, APPLY TODAY! We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $19