Jobs in Albuquerque, NM
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Acequia Animal Hospital

Veterinary Technician - Acequia Animal Hospital

3600 Calle Cuervo NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87114 acequiaah.com
Job details
Hourly Rate$18‑18
Hours/Week20‑30
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: openingAppointments/day: <20 Co-workers: 10‑20

Overview

Practice Overview

Acequia Animal Hospital is a full-service facility dedicated to addressing your pet’s routine health needs, as well as urgent surgical and dental issues. Our veterinarians are experienced in a wide range of conditions and treatments. In addition to providing first-rate pet care, we are committed to a fear-free approach, supported by a dedicated, highly trained, and compassionate staff. We specialize in personalized, individual care.

About the Area

We are a small animal hospital located at the crossroads of Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Corrales, New Mexico. We serve a diverse, committed client base and strive to provide exceptional, personalized care to our patients. Our staff is well-trained and dedicated to a fear-free approach.

Practice Values
compassion
fun
community
quality
integrity
Practice Type
general practice
Species
dog
cat
Management SoftwareProVet Cloud

Requirements

Job Description

Veterinary Technician - Acequia Animal Hospital Albuquerque, NM Acequia Animal Hospital, a beautiful full-service small animal veterinary practice, is currently seeking a motivated veterinary technician for part-time employment.  We provide an ideal environment while providing Vet Techs the guidance and mentorship they need to grow. The ideal candidate must be skilled with IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, dental cleaning, blood draws, proper restraint techniques, proper use of all in-house laboratory equipment, and digital radiographs. We're looking for someone to fill a part-time role with us (about 20-28 hours per week). Days can be flexible, with a shift schedule roughly around 7:15AM-5:30PM, depending on business needs. Rotating short shift on Saturdays (about 2 per month) from 8AM-12PM. If this could fit into your availability, we would love to hear from you! Starting pay for this role is $18/HR depending on experience and credentials Requirements: Experience preferred but not necessary; we're open to training the right person! Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well in a team environment Knowledge of animal care and behavior Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment Proficient in computer skills and medical record-keeping software Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays #licensedveterinarytechnician #registeredveterinarytechnician #veterinarytechnicianspecialists #certifiedveterinarytechnician #veterinaryassistant #vetprofessionals #vettechs #vetnurses #vettechlife #RVT #LVT #CVT