Veterinary Technician

Del Norte Animal Clinic; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Del Norte Animal Clinic in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join a busy general practice offering outpatient care and procedural support including surgery and dentistry.

We value versatile, client-focused technicians who excel in exam rooms and procedural areas, with strong communication and clinical skills. This full-time/part-time role provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow in a AAHA-accredited hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
• Effective teamwork and professional communication skills
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous learning

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

Skills

Anesthetic monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Laboratory testing

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Del Norte Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment - balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support. We value experienced technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.

In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $ 19 - $25 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a flexible, full-time, or part-time position, with availability needed Monday-Saturday .

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: $500 based on 3+ years of recent & consecutive veterinary assistant or technician experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 2+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Anesthetic monitoring, and recovery
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
  • Effective teamwork and professional communication skills
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous learning

Use Your Skills. Make an Impact.

Del Norte Animal Clinic is an AAHA-accredited, 4-doctor small-animal practice caring for dogs and cats. The hospital offers digital X-ray, digital dental radiography, and a stand-alone isolation ward, supporting both routine and medical cases in a dedicated clinical environment. The practice is an opportunity to work with an established veterinary team focused on compassionate, personalized care while building skills in general practice, diagnostics, and surgery. Located in Albuquerque beneath the Sandia Mountains, the area offers a mix of Southwestern culture, outdoor recreation, local dining, arts, and easy access to historic Old Town and the city's many amenities.

Pay Range

$19 - $25 USD

Del Norte Animal Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.