Registered Veterinary Technician

Destination Pet; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE Allowance

3 Weeks PTO

Differentials & Raises

Career Ladder

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Mental Health Support

Fear Free Training

Volunteer Time

Nonprofit Partnership

Job summary

Destination Pet's Eldorado Animal Clinic in Santa Fe seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to practice at the top of your license in a compassionate, community-focused clinic. Enjoy transparent pay, a structured career ladder, and leadership opportunities as you deliver high-quality animal care.

This full-time position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus, $5,000 relocation, competitive wages with benefits including CE allowances, PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) with match,

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid New Mexico RVT license.
• Credentialed technician with leadership potential.
• Willing to work full-time.

Responsibilities

• Perform anesthesia and analgesia with monitoring.
• Dental radiography and periodontal therapy.
• In-house diagnostics and lab analyses.
• Nursing, triage, and patient monitoring.
• Lead tech appointments and mentor staff.

Skills

Anesthesia

Dentistry

Diagnostics

Nursing & Triage

Leadership

Education

NM RVT License

Tools

In-house Ultrasound

Digital DR

Dental Radiography

In-house Lab

Infusion Pumps

Multi-Parameter Monitors

Job description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Location: Eldorado Animal Clinic - Santa Fe, NM

Wage Range: $25.00 - $30.00 /hr.

$1,500 Sign on Bonus

$5,000 Relocation Assistance

Must hold a valid New Mexico Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) state license.

Practice at the TOP of Your License | Transparent Pay | Career Ladder

Are you tired of being underutilized? Our community-minded small animal practice believes credentialed technicians are the clinical drivers of patient care, and we back that belief with transparent pay, structured growth, and a genuine investment in your well-being. Come join a team where your credentials are a launchpad, not a ceiling!

Why Technicians Thrive Here – Our Investment in You

• $1,500 Annual CE Allowance + Dedicated CE PTO
• 3 weeks PTO
• Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends
• Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine
• Fear Free focused environment (training and certification supported)
• Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care

Eldorado Animal Clinic – A Look Inside

Eldorado Animal Clinic is a warm, tight-knit practice where every team member truly matters. We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated Registered Veterinary Technician who wants to be part of a supportive environment that values high-quality care, collaboration, and genuine community connection.

Our clinic is deeply rooted in the Eldorado/Santa Fe community, and we’re proud of the relationships we build with both clients and local partners. We are dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness. Eldorado Animal Clinic is equipped for excellence. We provide top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as in house ultrasound.

Your Role – Clinical Driver & Leader

As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT), you will be encouraged to work at the top of your license and serve as a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset. We follow AAHA utilization guidance consistently.

Primary Skill Sets

• Anesthesia & Analgesia: Full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
• Dentistry: Full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).
• Diagnostics: High-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
• Nursing & Triage: Critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
• Workflow Leadership: Leading tech appointments, team huddles, and mentoring assistants/externs.

Growth & Schedule Growth Paths: Your career interests guide your path! Perks include paid precepting, skill checkoffs tied to ladder milestones, and leadership training. We build you a ladder, not a ceiling. Schedule: Full-time with flexible scheduling options (choose 4 ten‑hour or 5 eight‑hour shifts) and a predictable weekend rotation. Tools: Modern equipment including digital DR, dental radiography, in house lab, infusion pumps, and multi-parameter monitors.

Ready to grow with a team that truly uses and values credentialed technicians?

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

At Destination Pet, we’re all about creating a workplace that is bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we’re throwing the door wide open for all like‑minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion.

About Destination Pet

Ready to join our pack? Destination Pet, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a national network of pet-obsessed professionals dedicated to elevating the love and lives of our pet families through total pet care. With more than a century of experience, our founders understood the need for better pet healthcare and believed in the value of integrating pet services from veterinary medicine to, grooming, boarding, daycare, training and more. By connecting the experts behind the scenes, we get to know our pet families in a way that allows us to offer proactive, convenient, and personalized advice and care.