Veterinary Assistants for hire in Albuquerque, NM
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 8%
- Veterinary Assistant Experience
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 52%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
- Associate's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
VCA West Mesa Animal Hospital
Banfield Pet Hospital
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 44%
- Less than a year
- 22%
- 1-2 years
- 22%
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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albuquerque, NM: $40,758 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,708 – $50,790 yearly
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Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Receptionist
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementVeterinary Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipICU, Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Gaseous SterilizationEquipment SterilizationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSterile ProcessingSterilization+2 moreSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeEmergency and Critical Care Registered Veterinary Technician
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Veterinary Technician CertificationVeterinary Technician ExperienceSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipVeterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsBlood SamplingVeterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMulti-Line Phone SystemsSubstitute Teacher
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Digital Marketing CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementIncreasing User EngagementSocial Media ManagementEmergency Veterinary Technician
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBLSSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingVeterinary TerminologyAnimal CarePet Care
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What's the average time to fill a veterinary assistant role?
The average time to fill a veterinary assistant role is 91 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do veterinary assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a veterinary assistant include: communication skills, time management and veterinary assistant experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for veterinary assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for veterinary assistants include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to veterinary assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to veterinary assistants include: emergency and critical care registered veterinary technician, dental technician and substitute teacher.
What level of education is common for a veterinary assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a veterinary assistant in Albuquerque, NM, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a veterinary assistant?
Most veterinary assistants have 14 years of professional experience.
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