What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Animal Hospital of Las Cruces?
Animal Hospital of Las Cruces is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At the Animal Hospital of Las Cruces, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.
- Veterinary technician licensure preferred, not required
- 1-2 years of clinical experience
- Outstanding communication skills
- Proficient with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and injection administration skills
- Full knowledge to set up and position patients for digital radiographs
- Experience with in house labs and cytology tests
- Proficient with anesthesia, surgery, and dental prophylaxis
- Saturday availability
- Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
- With each hospital function, assist 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.
- Assist 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.
- Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mental Health resources
- Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
- Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
- Student loan management tools and assistance
- Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
- Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
- A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
- Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation.
- Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.
Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.