Registered Veterinary Technician

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic is seeking a** Registered** Veterinary Technician to join our team! We take pride in fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is encouraged. If you’re a motivated, compassionate technician looking for a place where you truly enjoy coming to work each day, we’d love to meet you!

Why You Will Love It Here :

• 4-day work week with NO weekends
• Paid holidays
• 2 weeks paid vacation (full-time)
• Large, dedicated breakroom for real downtime
• 4.6-star Google rating—our clients love us, and we think you will too!

What You Will Do :

• Provide high-quality nursing care and patient advocacy
• Assist with exams, treatments, and procedures
• Support with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance
• Educate clients and support strong client relationships
• Collaborate closely with a team that values communication and teamwork

** Full-Time Benefits and Compensation ****

• Compensation: $20-$25 per hour, for each hour worked*
• Bonus Package: $2,000
• **CE Allowance: **$500 for first year of employment & $1,000 every year after
• Health Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA options)
• 401k Match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Professional development

Minimum Qualifications and Skillset:

• 1+ years of veterinary technician experience

• Active and good-standing Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of New Mexico**

• Proficiency in the following skills:

• Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring

• Surgical assistance and aseptic technique

• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement

• Radiology positioning and safety protocols

• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations

• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing

• Accurate medical record documentation

• Effective teamwork and professional communication skills

• Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous learning

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic in Taos, New Mexico, is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive veterinary care for all pets. Our experienced team offers a wide range of services, including preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry, tailored to meet the individual needs of each furry friend. With a commitment to promoting the health and well-being of pets, Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic strives to build lasting relationships with pet owners while ensuring the highest quality of care for their beloved companions.

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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$20 - $25 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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