Veterinary Technician - Growth & Urgent Care Practice

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Mental health resources

Continuing education opportunities

Veterinary service discounts

Job summary

Smith Veterinary Hospital in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA-accredited team. You will support veterinarians with examinations, diagnostic testing, anesthesia, and patient care across general practice and urgent care.

We value 1+ year of technician experience, with RVT preferred. Responsibilities include nursing care, labs, radiographs, client education, and maintaining clean, organized hospital areas.

Qualifications

• 1+ years veterinary technician experience required.
• Knowledge of anesthesia, laboratory procedures, radiology, and patient nursing care.

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, IV fluids, and other care as directed.
• Collect lab samples, run tests, take radiographs, and record results.
• Prepare patients and surgical areas; assist with anesthesia induction and recovery.
• Educate clients on medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care.
• Maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Client communication

Vital signs / patient monitoring

Lab procedures

Radiology

Anesthesia support

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred

Job description

Smith Veterinary Hospital in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA-accredited team. You will support veterinarians with examinations, diagnostic testing, anesthesia, and patient care across general practice and urgent care.

We value 1+ year of technician experience, with RVT preferred. Responsibilities include nursing care, labs, radiographs, client education, and maintaining clean, organized hospital areas.