Registered Veterinary Technician - 4-Day Week + $2.5K Sign-On

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources (Lyra Health)

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Backup childcare & elder care

Fertility & family planning discounts

Free CE courses

Pet perks & veterinary discounts

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare's Animal Hospital of Las Cruces is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced team. You will assist veterinarians, perform lab work, and support client education while ensuring high standards of patient care.

The RVT credential is required with at least 1 year of experience. Expect a full-time, 4-day workweek, shifts Monday through Saturday, and a competitive hourly wage with a sign-on bonus up to $2,500.

Qualifications

• RVT credential required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as Veterinary Technician.
• Strong communication with clients and team.
• Proficient with venipuncture, IV catheter placement and injections.
• Capable of setting up and positioning patients for digital radiographs.
• Experience with in-house labs and cytology tests.
• Proficient in anesthesia, surgery and dental prophylaxis.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and educate clients.
• Assist with hospital functions to maximize productivity and patient flow.
• Assist surgeries and procedures per state practice act for credentialed technicians.
• Discuss Thrive Membership options, medications and treatments with clients.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
• Collect health history and manage medical charts.
• Use safe restraints and keep treatment areas clean and organized.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

Skills

RVT credential

1+ year experience

Excellent communication

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Injections

Radiographs & positioning

Labs & cytology

Anesthesia & surgery

Dental prophylaxis

Education

RVT credential

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare's Animal Hospital of Las Cruces is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced team. You will assist veterinarians, perform lab work, and support client education while ensuring high standards of patient care.

The RVT credential is required with at least 1 year of experience. Expect a full-time, 4-day workweek, shifts Monday through Saturday, and a competitive hourly wage with a sign-on bonus up to $2,500.