Veterinary Technician: Surgery, Dentistry & Client Care (FT)

Western-Veterinary-Partners-1; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package

Health insurance

Life insurance

EAP

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic in Taos, NM seeks a versatile Veterinary Technician to support outpatient and procedural care, including surgery and dentistry. The role balances exam room activities, client communication, and hands-on procedural support in a collaborative general practice.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of veterinary experience, strong clinical skills, and a passion for high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, monitoring, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, aseptic technique, venipuncture, radiology, and client communication.
• Strong teamwork, critical thinking and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assist in surgery and dental procedures including radiography.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans, medications and discharge instructions with clients clearly.
• Identify patient concerns and support case management across the hospital.
• Build strong client relationships through education and attentive service.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Monitoring

Anesthetic monitoring

Surgical assistance

Aseptic technique

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Radiology positioning

Low-stress handling

Client education

Communication

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Continuous learning

Job description

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic in Taos, NM seeks a versatile Veterinary Technician to support outpatient and procedural care, including surgery and dentistry. The role balances exam room activities, client communication, and hands-on procedural support in a collaborative general practice.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of veterinary experience, strong clinical skills, and a passion for high-quality patient care.