Experienced Veterinary Technician

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic is seeking a 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 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: $17-$25 per hour* Bonus Package: Up to $2,000 depending on experience and credentials CE Allowance: Up to $1,000 based on tenure and credentials Health Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA options) 401k Match Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law Qualifications 2+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience Active and good-standingRegisteredVeterinary Technician in the state ofNew Mexico (preferred) Proficiency in the following skills (preferred): Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring Surgical assistance and aseptic technique Anesthesia induction and monitoring Dental prophylaxis and radiography Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement Radiology positioning and safety protocols Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic is a 2-doctor practice in beautiful Taos, New Mexico, where you'll enjoy a diverse caseload and the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a collaborative environment. Our team provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats while also treating minor exotics, including birds, reptiles, and pocket pets, giving technicians the chance to expand and utilize a broad range of skills. In addition to preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry, we offer cold laser therapy to support patient recovery and comfort. We pride ourselves on delivering compassionate, individualized care while fostering a supportive team culture where learning, collaboration, and exceptional patient care are always the priority. 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 $17 - $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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business. Voluntary Self-Identification As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify demographic information for compliance and reporting purposes. Completion of this form is entirely voluntary and refusal to provide this information will not subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information provided will be kept confidential and maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This information will not be used in making hiring decisions. 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