Emergency Veterinary Technician - Weekend Day Shifts

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; 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

Back-up childcare

Educational benefits / FREE CE courses

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Albuquerque is seeking a Veterinary Technician for our weekend day team. You’ll triage emergencies, assist with procedures, and support veterinarians with anesthesia monitoring and diagnostics.

Join a team focused on compassionate care, continuous learning, and growth across Thrive’s nationwide network. Weekend day shifts are 12 hours, with potential for growth and career development.

Qualifications

• RVT or equivalent required.
• Experience in emergency/critical care preferred.
• Strong communication skills with clients and team.
• Ability to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday day shifts (12 hours).

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming emergency patients and communicate critical information to the veterinary team.
• Assist veterinarians in emergency procedures such as wound repair, fluid therapy, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment (digital radiography, in-house lab analyzers, ultrasound).
• Administer medications, place IV catheters, and perform blood draws with precision and care.
• Monitor hospitalized patients, documenting changes and alerting the medical team promptly.
• Provide compassionate client communication during stressful situations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment area.

Skills

RVT certification

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

Patient monitoring

Communication

Calm under pressure

Weekend availability

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or equivalent

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house lab analyzers

Ultrasound

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Albuquerque is seeking a Veterinary Technician for our weekend day team. You’ll triage emergencies, assist with procedures, and support veterinarians with anesthesia monitoring and diagnostics.

Join a team focused on compassionate care, continuous learning, and growth across Thrive’s nationwide network. Weekend day shifts are 12 hours, with potential for growth and career development.