Surgical RVT Technician: Full-Time with Growth & Benefits

Acequia Animal Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

CE programs via AmeriVet

Competitive pay

Job summary

Acequia Animal Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an experienced Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate has strong surgical skills and hands-on perioperative care experience.

You will provide nursing care for hospitalized and surgical patients, assist with anesthesia and dental procedures, perform lab work, and educate clients, contributing to a compassionate, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Current RVT/LVT/CVT credential in good standing.
• Previous veterinary technician experience with strong surgical experience required.
• Confident anesthesia monitoring and perioperative patient care skills.
• Strong understanding of surgical preparation, sterile technique, and patient recovery.
• Excellent communication and client-service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a busy clinical environment.
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for hospitalized and surgical patients.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including catheter placement, bloodwork, surgical prep, and anesthesia setup.
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia.
• Monitor surgical patients and communicate changes to the Veterinarian.
• Assist with surgical procedures and maintain appropriate surgical protocols.
• Perform dental cleanings and assist with dental procedures.
• Obtain and process laboratory samples and assist with diagnostic procedures.

Skills

RVT/LVT/CVT credential

Veterinary technician experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical prep and sterile technique

Perioperative patient care

Client communication

Detail oriented

Job description

Acequia Animal Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an experienced Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate has strong surgical skills and hands-on perioperative care experience.

You will provide nursing care for hospitalized and surgical patients, assist with anesthesia and dental procedures, perform lab work, and educate clients, contributing to a compassionate, organized work environment.