Relief Veterinary Technician - Emergency

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

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Albuquerque is seeking a Relief Veterinary Technician – Emergency to join weekend day and night shifts. You will triage emergency patients, assist in procedures, monitor anesthesia, and operate radiography equipment to support pets in crisis.

Eligible candidates are RVT or equivalent with emergency experience, able to remain calm under pressure, and with strong client communication. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• RVT certification or equivalent emergency/critical care experience.
• Strong anesthesia, venipuncture, and patient monitoring skills.
• Able to stay calm and compassionate under pressure.
• Excellent communication with clients and team.
• Weekend shifts required.
• Commitment to animal welfare and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming emergency patients and relay critical information.
• Assist veterinarians in emergency procedures.
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment.
• Administer medications and place IV catheters.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and document changes.
• Provide compassionate client communication.
• Maintain a clean, stocked treatment area.

Skills

RVT credentials

Emergency/critical care

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

Client communication

Calm under pressure

Weekend availability

Education

RVT certification

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house lab analyzers

Ultrasound

Job description

Description

Relief Veterinary Technician – Emergency

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists - Albuquerque, NM

Schedule: Relief shifts for weekend days and nights

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $24-$28/hour The final pay will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About You

As a Veterinary Technician on our weekend day team, you’ll be the steady, skilled hands and calm voice that help pets and their families through emergencies. From stabilizing critical patients to assisting in life‑saving procedures, your work will directly influence outcomes and bring comfort in moments of crisis.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What You'll Bring

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

• Strong technical skills in anesthesia, venipuncture, and patient monitoring.

• Ability to remain calm, focused, and compassionate in high-pressure situations.

• Excellent communication skills with both clients and team members.

• Flexibility to work weekend shifts.

• A passion for animal welfare and a commitment to continuous learning.

You'll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU

• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills

• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

About the Hospital:

At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Albuquerque, we provide compassionate emergency and specialty care for dogs and cats throughout the greater Albuquerque area. Our state-of-the-art hospital supports pets and their families during urgent moments, offering emergency care along with specialty services.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care.

Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well‑being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve.

Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

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