Registered Veterinary Technician - Village Veterinary Hospital

About the role

Village Veterinary Hospital in Bosque Farms, New Mexico (250 Bosque Farms Blvd, Bosque Farms, NM 87068) seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician to join its mixed‑animal practice, providing care for small and large animals, emergencies, and a full range of veterinary services.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care in hospital or ranch settings
• Conduct dental procedures: scaling, polishing, extractions, suturing
• Place IV and urinary catheters; apply casts, bandages, and splints
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgery: intubation, monitoring, pre‑ and post‑operative care
• Execute laboratory tasks including cytology set‑up and interpretation
• Perform diagnostic imaging: digital radiology, dental radiology, ultrasound‑guided cystocentesis
• Handle and restrain a variety of species safely
• Maintain excellent communication and organizational skills
• Carry out any other duties permitted for a Registered Veterinary Technician under state law

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license in New Mexico, or eligibility to obtain/transfer license within 3 months of hire
• Minimum 3 years of veterinary clinical experience as a technician or assistant
• Degree from an AVMA‑accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required

Skills

• Proficient animal handling and restraint for small and large animals
• Strong understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Dental procedure experience (scaling, polishing, extractions, suturing)
• IV catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, applying casts, bandages, splints
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance (intubation, monitoring, pre‑/post‑op)
• Laboratory skills: cytology set‑up and interpretation
• Diagnostic experience: digital radiology, dental radiology, ultrasound‑guided cystocentesis

Benefits

• Referral program – earn bonuses for referring friends who join the team
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Continuing education programs provided by AmeriVet at no cost
• Continuing education allowance and license reimbursement up to $1,000 per year
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Mental health resources
• 401(k) matching and performance bonuses
• Student loan assistance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Supportive, collaborative work environment with mentorship and career pathing

Pay

$19 – $23 per hour, based on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location.

Schedule

Hospital hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:3