Veterinary Technician

NVA General Practice; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No after-hours emergencies

Wellness Fridays

Discounted pet care

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a Veterinary Technician with animal handling experience to join our dedicated team serving dogs and cats. You’ll assist in exams, surgeries, and patient recovery in a small animal clinic that emphasizes gentle care and teamwork.

Responsibilities include collecting medical histories, performing routine diagnostics, and providing weekend care on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience handling dogs and cats.
• Assist in exams, surgeries, and patient recovery.
• Strong teamwork in a low-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle dogs & cats with confidence and care
• Assist in exams, surgeries, and patient recovery
• Collect medical histories and perform routine diagnostic procedures
• Work collaboratively in a positive, low-stress environment
• Occasionally provide care for hospitalized patients on weekends (on a rotating schedule)
• Pitch in when the unexpected happens

Skills

Animal handling

Job description

We’re a small animal clinic (dogs and cats only) seeking a Veterinary Technician with animal handling experience to join our dedicated team.

What You’ll Do

• Handle dogs & cats with confidence and care
• Assist in exams, surgeries, and patient recovery
• Collect medical histories and perform routine diagnostic procedures
• Work collaboratively in a positive, low-stress environment (separate dog/cat entrances!)
• Occasionally provide care for hospitalized patients on weekends (on a rotating schedule)
• Pitch in when the unexpected happens

What We Offer

• No after-hours emergency shifts = real work-life balance
• Wellness Fridays – clinic closed one Friday/month for mental health
• Discounted pet care after brief probation period

Salary: $15-19/hr based on experience.