Compassionate Veterinary Technician: Surgery & Diagnostics

Foothills Animal Clinic; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Foothills Animal Clinic in El Paso is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians, restrain patients, prepare medications, and perform routine in-house lab work to support high-quality care.

You will monitor hospitalized patients, assist with dental cleanings and surgeries, take radiographs, manage sterile instruments, and educate clients on procedures and aftercare. This on-site role includes weekend availability and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Weekend work required.
• Prior veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients/equipment up to 25 pounds; heavier with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic math to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office.
• Strong communication to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarian during examinations, providing restraint as needed.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed.
• Perform routine dental cleanings under the veterinarian's direction.
• Administer anesthesia and monitor animals' responses to ensure proper dosages.
• Obtain radiographs with proper positioning and techniques.
• Care for and monitor animals recovering from surgery.
• Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces to aid diagnosis.
• Administer emergency first aid as needed.
• Collect, prepare, and label samples for lab testing.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Provide the veterinarian with necessary equipment and instruments.
• Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
• Prepare animals for surgery, including shaving areas and placing IV catheters.
• On-call for emergencies and after-hours treatments once a month.
• Maintain clean examination rooms and treatment areas.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Foothills Animal Clinic in El Paso is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians, restrain patients, prepare medications, and perform routine in-house lab work to support high-quality care.

You will monitor hospitalized patients, assist with dental cleanings and surgeries, take radiographs, manage sterile instruments, and educate clients on procedures and aftercare. This on-site role includes weekend availability and opportunities for professional growth.