Veterinary Technician - Emergency

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks

Free CE courses

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Albuquerque is seeking a Veterinary Technician – Emergency to join our weekend day team. You’ll triage emergencies, assist vets in procedures, manage diagnostics, and ensure patient safety during high‑stress moments.

Expect 12‑hour weekend shifts (Fri–Sun 8am–8pm) with a negotiable starting wage of $24–$28/hour and weekend differentials. We value calm, compassionate care, precise venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, and clear client communication to support pets

Qualifications

• RV T or equivalent experience in emergency/critical care
• Strong skills in anesthesia, venipuncture and patient monitoring
• Ability to stay calm and compassionate in high‑pressure emergencies

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency patients and relay critical info to the team
• Assist veterinarians in procedures like wound repair, fluid therapy, anesthesia monitoring
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment (digital radiography, in‑house labs, ultrasound)
• Administer medications, place IV catheters, and perform blood draws
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the medical team

Skills

Anesthesia

Venipuncture

Patient monitoring

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

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

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house labs

Ultrasound

Job description

Description

Veterinary Technician – Emergency

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists - Albuquerque, NM

Schedule: 8am-8pm Friday-Sunday

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. Weekend shift differential available.

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 Friday, Saturday and Sunday day shifts consistently 12 hours per shift.
• A passion for animal welfare and a commitment to continuous learning.

You’ll Grow with Us

Skills

• 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

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance
• Some benefits shown are only for full‑time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

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.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.