Veterinary Technician: Surgery, Dentistry & Client Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package up to $2,000

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic is seeking a versatile Veterinary Technician to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry. You will balance exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support in a collaborative general practice.

This full-time role with a 4/10 schedule offers opportunities to work across anesthesia, radiography, and medical records while delivering high-quality patient care in Taos, NM.

Qualifications

• 2+ years veterinary technician or assistant experience.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring, surgery support, and radiography.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assist in surgery.
• Perform dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients.
• Identify patient concerns and support case management.
• Educate clients and build strong relationships.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Monitoring

Anesthetic monitoring

Surgical assistance

Venipuncture

Radiology positioning

Low-stress handling

Client education

Teamwork

Tools

Digital X-ray

Laser therapy equipment

Acupuncture equipment

Job description

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic is seeking a versatile Veterinary Technician to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry. You will balance exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support in a collaborative general practice.

This full-time role with a 4/10 schedule offers opportunities to work across anesthesia, radiography, and medical records while delivering high-quality patient care in Taos, NM.