Veterinary Technician — Full-Time, OR & Dentistry Support

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package

Health package

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic in Taos, NM is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team and support outpatient care and procedural services including surgery and dentistry. We value versatile, client-focused technicians who thrive in a busy general practice, balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support.

This role offers full-time hours with a 4/10 schedule and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing, and monitoring.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Surgical assistance and aseptic technique.
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols.
• Low-stress patient handling and client communication.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail.

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

Patient assessment

Anesthetic monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dental procedures

Venipuncture / IV catheter

Radiology

Low-stress handling

Client education

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic in Taos, NM is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team and support outpatient care and procedural services including surgery and dentistry. We value versatile, client-focused technicians who thrive in a busy general practice, balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support.

This role offers full-time hours with a 4/10 schedule and a competitive hourly wage.