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For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care.

Description<div><div>Veterinary Technician Jornada Veterinary ClinicLas Cruces, NMPart-time Why Apply<ul style="margin:0pt;padding-left:0pt"><li style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Part-time schedule with a minimum of 24-28 hours/week</li><li style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">No weekends</li><li style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Hands-on work that includes outpatient treatments, in-house lab testing, and surgical support</li><li style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Team environment that values clear communication, high standards, and follow-through</li><li style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Access to free continuing education and growth resources through Thrive</li></ul> About You As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll provide hands-on patient care across appointments and procedures—supporting outpatient treatments, running in-house lab testing, assisting in surgery, and ensuring smooth patient intake and discharge. You care about great medicine and clear communication—and you want a team that supports high standards, learning, and follow-through. Your Experience & Skills  Required<ul style="margin:0pt;padding-left:0pt"><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">1+ year of veterinary clinical experience (GP, ER, or specialty)</li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Comfortable supporting surgery, anesthesia monitoring, and dentistry/dental procedures</li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Team-oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment</li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Strong communication skills with clients and team members; accurate, timely documentation</li></ul> Preferred<ul style="margin:0pt;padding-left:0pt"><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Licensed/credentialed veterinary technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) </li></ul> Role Responsibilities:<ul style="margin:0pt;padding-left:0pt"><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Support veterinarians by delivering high-quality patient care, advocating for pets, and educating clients.</li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Partner with the medical team across the hospital (including diagnostic imaging) to maintain efficient patient flow.</li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Assist with surgeries and procedures, including anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery, in accordance with your state’s Veterinary Practice Act (for credentialed technicians).</li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Communicate with clients about patient needs and provide guidance on vaccines, preventive care, medications, and recommended treatment plans.</li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Maintain accurate, complete medical records in the EMR using hospital protocols.</li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Collect patient history, support appointments, and update charts and treatment sheets.</li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Use safe restraint techniques and follow standard protocols; maintain clean and organized exam, treatment, and lab areas; assist with sample collection, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement (as trained).</li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Help train and support teammates to promote consistent patient care and a positive workflow.</li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 26.5pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0pt">Complete other duties as assigned to support the hospital team.</li></ul>   You’ll Grow with Us Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through: <ul style="margin:0pt;padding-left:0pt"><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 8.85pt;padding-left:9.15pt;text-indent:0pt">Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU</li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 8.85pt;padding-left:9.15pt;text-indent:0pt">Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills  </li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 8.85pt;padding-left:9.15pt;text-indent:0pt">A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital </li></ul> And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.  Benefits – our care in actionThrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:<ul style="margin:0pt;padding-left:0pt"><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 8.85pt;padding-left:9.15pt;text-indent:0pt">Competitive pay</li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 8.85pt;padding-left:9.15pt;text-indent:0pt">401(k) with employer match </li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 8.85pt;padding-left:9.15pt;text-indent:0pt">Mental health resources</li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 8.85pt;padding-left:9.15pt;text-indent:0pt">Subsidized backup childcare and elder care </li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 8.85pt;padding-left:9.15pt;text-indent:0pt">FREE CE courses</li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 8.85pt;padding-left:9.15pt;text-indent:0pt">Pet perks and veterinary service discounts </li></ul> Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements. About the HospitalJornada Veterinary Clinic is a state-of-the-art facility that offers primary care veterinary services for dogs, cats, and exotics in Las Cruces and surrounding areas.    About ThriveThrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, <a href="https://www.thrivepetcare.com/here-fur-you-helpline" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color:rgb( 70 , 120 , 134 )" target="_blank">HereFurYou Helpline</a>, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at <a href="https://www.thrivepetcare.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color:rgb( 70 , 120 , 134 )" target="_blank">thrivepetcare.com</a>. We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.</div></div>

Jornada Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary Technician

Aged Care

Anesthesiology

Animal Care

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Childcare

Clinical Medicine

Communication Skills

Customer Training

Dentistry

Documentation

Electronic Medical Records

Follow Through

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Intravenous Therapies

Laboratory Testing

Leadership

Medical Imaging

Medical Records

Medical Treatment

Medicine

Mentoring

Mobile Applications

Organizational Skills

Outpatient Care

Patient Admissions

Patient Care

Patient History

People Management

Pharmacy

Phlebotomy

Preventive Medicine

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Specimen Collection

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Time Management

Training/Teaching

Treatment Plan

Vaccination

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