Veterinary Technician

About the role

Play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including intake and discharging patients.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Aid veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Aid in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.

Requirements

• Must have surgical, anesthesia and dental experience.
• Must be willing to accommodate schedule adjustments as hospital hours and operating days may change in the future.

Qualifications

• Preference for veterinary technician licensure, but not required.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience.

Skills

• Access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs.
• Opportunity to earn credentials through continuing education courses and leadership programs.
• Opportunity to work in any specialty, hospital type, or environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health.
• Paid parental leave.
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet.
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care.
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning.
• FREE CE courses.
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts.
• Student loan support tools and assistance.

Pay

Competitive pay.

Schedule

Full-time: 4 day, 10 hour shift Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm.

About the hospital

4 Paws Pet Hospital is a general practice offering services such as wellness care, dental care, grooming, and various surgeries. Our compassionate, customer service focused team is dedicated to providing the best care for your pets at every stage of their lives. Serving the Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Corrales areas.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve.