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Veterinarian Surgical Assistant

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Veterinarian Surgical Assistant

Salary

$18.77 Hourly

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

7019 10-25 MD

Department

Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley

Opening Date

10/10/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Nature of Work

ANIMAL SHELTER PERSONNEL ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE ANIMAL SERVICE CENTER OF THE MESILLA VALLEY – NOT THE CITY OF LAS CRUCES.

Perform duties to support surgical/medical department and document health care of Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley (ASCMV) shelter animals.

Environmental Factors:

Work is performed around a variety of animal species with potential for physical harm from animal bites, kicks and surgical instruments.

Physical Factors:

Moderate to heavy physical demands; occasional heavy lifting up to 100 pounds; some moving and lifting of supplies and equipment.

Work Situation Factors:

Position involves completing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues; may be assigned to a nontraditional work schedule based on operational need. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and ASCMV policies.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Position will be advertised continuous until filled.

Full time, regular non-exempt position.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Surgical preparation, anesthetic induction under veterinary supervision, endotracheal intubation, monitoring anesthesia and recovery; drug dose calculations; vaccine administration; data entry; customer service and education; maintaining surgical inventory and drug logs.

+ Perform routine medical treatments including administration of oral and injectable treatments, as well as cleaning and bandaging wounds. Obtain and record vital signs. Perform blood draws for lab samples and in-house testing, accurately fill prescriptions.

+ Feed, clean and monitor animals. Disinfect animal enclosures between occupants. Clean and disinfect, surgery and prep areas, laboratory space.

+ Maintain clean environment and workspace. Clean and sterilize surgical instruments, packs, drapes and equipment. Receive, log, track, and store medical equipment, supplies and medications.

+ Intake animals for surgical drop off, obtain pertinent medical history.

+ Input data into computerized program, in addition to basic knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software. Establish and maintain animal medical records.

+ Maintain written logs of consumption, medical treatment, parasitological, observation and other necessary data. Answer questions about the Center, as required.

+ In the event of not enough surgeries scheduled to fill a 40-hour week, may be expected to perform other duties.

+ Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to a high school diploma and one (1) year animal health care experience under the supervision of a veterinarian. A combination of education, experience and training may be applied in accordance with ASCMV policy.

Licenses/Certifications:

Valid driver's license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with ASCMV policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: Application of good knowledge of domestic animal health care; handling and feeding of animals; laboratory methods and techniques; quarantine and safety principles and methods; sterilization processes.

Skills in: Surgical preparation and feeding animal’s regular and special diet foods; performing assigned routine veterinary procedures.

Ability to:Maintain accurate logs and records of animal care and observation; establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, officials, customer departments, contractors, regulatory agencies and the general public.

As per provisions specified in the individual contract or grant. To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces,Click here (http://www.las-cruces.org/207/Employee-Benefits)

01

I understand and accept that the position I am applying for is with the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley (ASCMV) and not the City of Las Cruces. If hired, I will be a ASCMV employee and not a City of Las Cruces employee.

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+ No

02

I understand and accept that I may have to attend a ASCMV facility (shelter) tour in order to be considered for the position I am applying for.

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have, at a minimum, the required High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process.)

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have the required one (1) year animal health care experience under the supervision of a veterinarian? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered yes to the question listed above, please list the employer where the experience was gained and the duties/functions performed. If none, type N/A.

06

Position requires a valid driver's license. Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered "yes" to the question listed above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions or endorsements, and the state that issued the license. If none, type N/A.

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Employer

City of Las Cruces

Address

Phone

575-528-3100575-528-3100

Website

http://www.lascruces.gov

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