Veterinary Technician - Grow Your Skills in Urgent & General Care

FirstCash, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources with Lyra

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Backup childcare & elder care

CE courses

Pet perks & discounts

Student loan support

Some benefits apply to full-time 30+ h

Job summary

Smith Veterinary Hospital in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide end-to-end care for pets across general practice and urgent care. The role involves hands-on treatments, lab testing, nursing care, and intake for urgent visits, with opportunities to grow within Thrive Pet Healthcare.

The position requires 1+ years of experience; RVT preferred. Competitive compensation with negotiable starting range based on credentials and experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary technician experience required.
• RVT preferred.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology, anesthesia, lab procedures, radiology, and patient nursing care.
• Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and attention to detail.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach with excellent client service.
• Professional, respectful, and collaborative with clients and teammates.
• Ability to take initiative in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care, including histories, vital signs, restraint, and monitoring.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, procedures, and patient care.
• Triage support and urgent/same-day patient intake.
• Administer medications, vaccines, treatments, IV fluids, and other care as directed by the veterinarian.
• Collect laboratory samples, perform testing, take diagnostic radiographs, and accurately record results.
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters and support patient nursing care.
• Assist with dental procedures, including dental radiographs, cleanings, and charting.
• Prepare patients, surgical instruments, packs, and surgical suites for procedures.
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery, and follow hospital protocols.
• Educate clients on medications, preventive care, treatment recommendations, discharge instructions, and patient updates.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, stocking, and disinfection of exam rooms, treatment areas, surgical suites, and equipment.
• Properly handle controlled substances and follow OSHA, safety, and infection-control protocols.
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, client service representatives, and other departments.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, collaborative work environment and participate in continuing education opportunities.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

RVT preferred

Veterinary terminology

Anesthesia

Laboratory procedures

Radiology

Patient nursing care

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred

Tools

Radiography

Job description

Smith Veterinary Hospital in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide end-to-end care for pets across general practice and urgent care. The role involves hands-on treatments, lab testing, nursing care, and intake for urgent visits, with opportunities to grow within Thrive Pet Healthcare.

The position requires 1+ years of experience; RVT preferred. Competitive compensation with negotiable starting range based on credentials and experience.