Registered Veterinary Technician

About the role

Village Veterinary Hospital in Bosque Farms, New Mexico is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of veterinary clinical experience, a strong background in animal care, and a passion for working with both large and small animals.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care in a hospital or ranch setting
• Handle and restrain various species of animals
• Provide dental procedures including scaling, polishing, extractions, and suturing
• Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgery
• Perform IV catheterization, urinary catheterization, and apply casts, bandages, and splints
• Conduct diagnostic tests such as digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided procedures
• Assist with laboratory tasks including cytology setup and interpretation
• Manage laboratory samples and interpret results
• Support surgical procedures and post-operative care
• Communicate effectively with clients and other team members
• Adhere to all legal requirements and regulations

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in New Mexico, or eligible to acquire state license within 3 months of hire
• Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Strong understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical procedures
• Laboratory skills including cytology set-up and interpretation
• Diagnostic experience including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided procedures

Qualifications

• Current RVT certification in New Mexico
• At least 3 years of veterinary clinical experience
• AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology degree preferred
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Experience with animal restraint and handling
• Understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical procedures
• Laboratory skills including cytology set-up and interpretation
• Diagnostic experience including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided procedures

Skills

• Proven experience in veterinary technology
• Strong knowledge of animal behavior and healthcare
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in animal restraint and handling
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical procedures
• Laboratory skills including cytology set-up and interpretation
• Diagnostic experience including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided procedures

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $19 – $23 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location
• Flexible schedule: Hospital is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, with additional hours on Thursday and Saturday
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing
• Performance bonuses and 401(k) matching
• Continuing education allowance and license reimbursement up to $1000 per year

Pay

• $19 – $23 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location

Schedule

• Hospital is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, with additional hours on Thursday and Saturday
• Closed on Sunday and major holidays

Contact

To learn more about Village Veterinary Hospital and the opportunity to join our team, visit our website at http://villagevethospital.com/. For career development and advancement opportunities, visit AmeriVet: Veterinary Partner.