Pet Care jobs in Albuquerque
There are 90 pet care jobs in Albuquerque, NM. These pet care jobs salaries between $33,461 to $115,186 per year.
Job title
Updated Nov 01, 2026
Job title
Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico
Job openings (Albuquerque)
Veterinarian
Albuquerque
$115,186
per year
New Mexico
$130,275
per year
Veterinary Assistant
Albuquerque
$17.45
per hour
New Mexico
$17.16
per hour
Pet Groomer
Albuquerque
$242
per day
New Mexico
$198
per day
Pet Bather
Albuquerque
$14.34
per hour
New Mexico
$15.13
per hour
Animal Trainer
Albuquerque
$20.76
per hour
New Mexico
$17.84
per hour
Veterinary Technician
Albuquerque
$21.07
per hour
New Mexico
$21.27
per hour
Animal Technician
Albuquerque
$17.64
per hour
New Mexico
$16.59
per hour
Laboratory Animal Technician
Albuquerque
$51,304
per year
New Mexico
$51,304
per year
Job descriptions below are for educational purposes. Please refer to the employer's job description for complete details.
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Veterinarian
The top companies hiring Veterinarian in Albuquerque, NM are Banfield Pet Hospital (3 jobs), Vetco (3 jobs), and Thrive Pet Healthcare (3 jobs).
Veterinarian jobs take 99 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 19% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Albuquerque
$115,186 per yearNew Mexico
$130,275 per yearSkills
- Aseptic technique
- Laboratory experience
- English
- Quality control
- Communication skills
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Veterinary Assistant
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Veterinary Assistants assist with animal care, prepare equipment, and support procedures. Compassionate animal handling skills, understanding of veterinary practices, and teamwork ability are essential.
The top companies hiring Veterinary Assistant in Albuquerque, NM are VCA Animal Hospitals (7 jobs), Sandia Animal Clinic (2 jobs), and NVA (1 job).
Veterinary Assistant jobs take 98 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 20% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Albuquerque
$17.45 per hourNew Mexico
$17.16 per hour -
Pet Groomer
The top companies hiring Pet Groomer in Albuquerque, NM are PetSmart (6 jobs), Petco (1 job), and The Bark Factory (1 job).
Pet Groomer jobs take 103 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 35% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Albuquerque
$242 per dayNew Mexico
$198 per day -
Pet Bather
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Pet Bathers clean and groom animals, maintain grooming equipment, and ensure animal safety. Professional grooming skills, animal handling experience, and attention to detail are essential.
Pet Bather jobs take 87 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 16% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Albuquerque
$14.34 per hourNew Mexico
$15.13 per hour -
Animal Trainer
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Animal Trainers teach animals specific behaviors, use positive reinforcement, and assess animals' progress. Essential skills include patience, animal behavior expertise, and training certification.
Animal Trainer jobs take 80 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Albuquerque
$20.76 per hourNew Mexico
$17.84 per hour -
Veterinary Technician
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Veterinary Technicians assist vets in procedures, manage medical records, and care for animals. Key skills include veterinary science knowledge, technical abilities, and empathy for animals.
The top companies hiring Veterinary Technician in Albuquerque, NM are NVA (2 jobs), Banfield Pet Hospital (2 jobs), and VCA Animal Hospitals (1 job).
Veterinary Technician jobs take 115 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 22% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Albuquerque
$21.07 per hourNew Mexico
$21.27 per hour -
Animal Technician
Animal Technician jobs take 77 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 25% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Albuquerque
$17.64 per hourNew Mexico
$16.59 per hour -
Laboratory Animal Technician
Laboratory Animal Technician jobs take 16 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 14% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Albuquerque
$51,304 per yearNew Mexico
$51,304 per year
Frequently asked questions
How are the job titles and salaries chosen for this page?
Jobs listed on this page highlight the top 10 job titles with the most openings as of updated Nov 01, 2026. Salary estimates are taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months and are updated daily. Please refer to the employer's job description for specific salary information.
How does Veterinarian pay in Albuquerque compare to the state average?
Veterinarian professionals in Albuquerque earn an average of $115,186 per year, compared with the average in New Mexico of $130,275 per year.
How many job openings are currently available in Albuquerque?
There are 90 open jobs in Albuquerque. Veterinarian, Veterinary Assistant and Pet Groomer are among those with the most openings at the moment.
How many openings are available by job title?
There are numerous job openings across all experience levels, with 31 Veterinarian roles, 14 Veterinary Assistant roles and 13 Pet Groomer openings currently listed.