Emergency Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Weekend Day Shifts

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks

Free CE courses

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Albuquerque is seeking a Veterinary Technician – Emergency to join our weekend day team. You’ll triage emergencies, assist vets in procedures, manage diagnostics, and ensure patient safety during high‑stress moments.

Expect 12‑hour weekend shifts (Fri–Sun 8am–8pm) with a negotiable starting wage of $24–$28/hour and weekend differentials. We value calm, compassionate care, precise venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, and clear client communication to support pets

Qualifications

• RV T or equivalent experience in emergency/critical care
• Strong skills in anesthesia, venipuncture and patient monitoring
• Ability to stay calm and compassionate in high‑pressure emergencies

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency patients and relay critical info to the team
• Assist veterinarians in procedures like wound repair, fluid therapy, anesthesia monitoring
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment (digital radiography, in‑house labs, ultrasound)
• Administer medications, place IV catheters, and perform blood draws
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the medical team

Skills

Anesthesia

Venipuncture

Patient monitoring

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or equivalent emergency/critical care experience

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house labs

Ultrasound

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Albuquerque is seeking a Veterinary Technician – Emergency to join our weekend day team. You’ll triage emergencies, assist vets in procedures, manage diagnostics, and ensure patient safety during high‑stress moments.

Expect 12‑hour weekend shifts (Fri–Sun 8am–8pm) with a negotiable starting wage of $24–$28/hour and weekend differentials. We value calm, compassionate care, precise venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, and clear client communication to support pets