Weekend Emergency Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Albuquerque (NM); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Relief Veterinary Technician to join our weekend day team. You will triage emergency patients, assist veterinarians in life-saving procedures, and help stabilize critical cases while delivering compassionate care to pets and families.

You will operate diagnostic equipment, monitor anesthesia, administer medications, place IV catheters, and document changes.

Qualifications

• RVT or equivalent required with emergency/critical care experience.
• Strong anesthesia, venipuncture, and patient monitoring skills.
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and compassionate during emergencies.
• Excellent communication with clients and team members.
• Weekend shifts required; passion for animal welfare encouraged.

Responsabilités

• Triage incoming emergency patients and relay critical info to the team.
• Assist veterinarians in emergency procedures such as wound repair and fluids.
• Operate diagnostic equipment (digital radiography, in-house labs, ultrasound).
• Administer meds, place IV catheters, and perform blood draws accurately.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and document changes promptly.
• Provide compassionate client communication during stress.
• Maintain a clean, organized, fully stocked treatment area.

Connaissances

RVT/Equiv.

Emergency/critical care

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

Patient monitoring

Calm under pressure

Client communication

Weekend shifts

Animal welfare passion

Formation

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Outils

Digital radiography

In-house lab analyzers

Ultrasound

Description du poste

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Relief Veterinary Technician to join our weekend day team. You will triage emergency patients, assist veterinarians in life-saving procedures, and help stabilize critical cases while delivering compassionate care to pets and families.

You will operate diagnostic equipment, monitor anesthesia, administer medications, place IV catheters, and document changes.