Veterinary Technician

Western-Veterinary-Partners-1; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package

Health insurance

Life insurance

EAP

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic in Taos, NM seeks a versatile Veterinary Technician to support outpatient and procedural care, including surgery and dentistry. The role balances exam room activities, client communication, and hands-on procedural support in a collaborative general practice.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of veterinary experience, strong clinical skills, and a passion for high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, monitoring, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, aseptic technique, venipuncture, radiology, and client communication.
• Strong teamwork, critical thinking and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assist in surgery and dental procedures including radiography.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans, medications and discharge instructions with clients clearly.
• Identify patient concerns and support case management across the hospital.
• Build strong client relationships through education and attentive service.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Monitoring

Anesthetic monitoring

Surgical assistance

Aseptic technique

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Radiology positioning

Low-stress handling

Client education

Communication

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Continuous learning

Job description

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic is seeking a 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: $ 17 - $25 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday .

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: Up to $500-$2,000 depending on experience and credentials
• 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:
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  • Anesthetic monitoring, and recovery
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Radiology positioning and safety protocols
  • Safe, low‑stress patient handling and restraint techniques
  • Client education and communication
  • Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
  • Effective teamwork and professional communication skills
  • Commitment to high‑quality patient care and continuous learning

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic is a 2‑doctor practice caring for dogs, cats, birds, pocket pets, and reptiles/amphibians. The hospital offers digital X‑ray, laser therapy, and acupuncture, with services including chiropractic care, soft tissue procedures, dentistry, herbal medicine, and minor exotic care. The team culture is hands‑on and collaborative, with doctors willing to jump in and help across the hospital when needed. This can be a strong fit for someone who values teamwork, variety, and a close‑knit practice environment. Taos offers breathtaking Sangre de Cristo Mountain scenery, a renowned arts community, historic adobe architecture, outdoor recreation, and distinctive Southwestern culture.

Western Veterinary Partners 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. Western Veterinary Partners is 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 [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

Pay Range

$17 - $25 USD

Voluntary Self-Identification

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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of 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.