Veterinary Technician: Surgery, Lab & Client Care

AAVMP; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k match

Mental health

Parental leave

Pet leave

Backup childcare

Family planning

Free CE

Pet discounts

Student loans

Job summary

Jornada Veterinary Clinic in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide hands-on patient care across appointments and procedures—supporting outpatient treatments, running in-house lab testing, and assisting in surgery. You’ll ensure smooth intake and discharge while maintaining high standards of care.

You will thrive in a team that values clear communication, ongoing learning, and follow-through, with access to Thrive Pet Healthcare resources and ongoing CE opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of veterinary clinical experience (GP, ER, or specialty).
• Comfortable supporting surgery, anesthesia monitoring, and dentistry/dental procedures.
• Team-oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong communication skills with clients and team members; accurate, timely documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians by delivering high-quality patient care, advocating for pets, and educating clients.
• Partner with the medical team across the hospital (including diagnostic imaging) to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures, including anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery, in accordance with your state’s Veterinary Practice Act.
• Communicate with clients about patient needs and provide guidance on vaccines, preventive care, medications, and recommended treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate, complete medical records in the EMR using hospital protocols.
• Collect patient history, support appointments, and update charts and treatment sheets.
• Use safe restraint techniques and follow standard protocols; maintain clean and organized exam, treatment, and lab areas; assist with sample collection, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement (as trained).
• Help train and support teammates to promote consistent patient care and a positive workflow.
• Complete other duties as assigned to support the hospital team.

Skills

Vet experience

Surgery support

Team oriented

Documentation

Education

NM RVT license

Job description

Jornada Veterinary Clinic in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide hands-on patient care across appointments and procedures—supporting outpatient treatments, running in-house lab testing, and assisting in surgery. You’ll ensure smooth intake and discharge while maintaining high standards of care.

You will thrive in a team that values clear communication, ongoing learning, and follow-through, with access to Thrive Pet Healthcare resources and ongoing CE opportunities.