Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Albuquerque, NM
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Veterinary Assistant Salary in New Mexico
Statewide New Mexico figures — this page shows the state estimate because no city-level figure is available for Albuquerque.
New Mexico median
$37,500
BLS OEWS May 2025, New Mexico — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
New Mexico range
$35,430–$39,620
vs. national
−2%
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, New Mexico — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
About This Role
A veterinary assistant supports the medical team with patient restraint, room prep, lab samples, and daily animal care.
Veterinary practices and animal hospitals across the Albuquerque area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on VeterinaryHires right now.
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