Registered Veterinary Technician

AmeriVet•Bosque Farms, NM

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Village Veterinary Hospital is a long-standing mixed animal hospital with deep ties to the community, located in Bosque Farms, New Mexico. With a deeply loyal clientele, this hospital is always busy and utilizes all associates to the highest level of their skills. Our clinic treats small animals (60%), large animals (40%), as well as emergencies. We offer full-service veterinary medical treatment, ranging from preventive medicine, dental cleanings, in-house laboratory, pharmacy, digital x-rays, digital ultrasound, house calls, and emergency surgical care.

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in New Mexico, or eligible to transfer/acquire state license within 3 months of hire
3 + years of veterinary clinical experience, as a veterinary technician or assistant
Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
Passion for working with large and small animals, and their owners
Experience with proper animal handling and restraint for a variety of species
Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
Excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program

Responsibilities

Perform nursing care in a hospital or ranch setting
Perform dental procedures, including scaling, polishing, extractions, and suturing
Perform IV catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, and apply casts, bandages, and splints
Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical procedures, including intubation, monitoring, and pre-operative and post-operative care
Perform laboratory procedures, including cytology set-up and interpretation
Conduct diagnostic procedures, including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis
Handle and restrain a variety of animal species
Provide preventive medicine and dental cleanings
Conduct house calls
Provide emergency surgical care
All other duties of a Registered Veterinary Technician as allowable by law