For 35 years, Aztec Animal Clinic has served the Albuquerque community with gold-standard veterinary medicine and a deep commitment to the human-animal bond. In the spirit of our Mission and Core Values of Resilience, Commitment, Professionalism, and Purpose-Driven care, we are seeking a Technician Trainer who is passionate about developing the next generation of veterinary professionals while upholding exceptional standards of patient care, teamwork, and mentorship.
This role is ideal for an experienced veterinary technician who loves teaching, coaching, and helping others grow. Whether credentialed or highly experienced in clinical practice, if you find fulfillment in building confidence in others and creating a supportive learning environment, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll DoTrain and develop veterinary team members
- Lead onboarding and hands-on training for new Technicians and Technician Assistants
- Teach patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and procedural assistance
- Help team members understand not only the “how,” but also the “why” behind excellent veterinary medicine
- Adapt training approaches to different learning styles and confidence levels
- Support continued skill development for existing team members through refresher training and mentorship
Support exceptional patient and client care
- Reinforce gold-standard medicine and patient advocacy in every training interaction
- Model calm, compassionate, and professional communication
- Partner with veterinarians and leadership to support efficient workflows and excellent client experiences
- Help maintain safe, organized, and consistent medical standards throughout the hospital
Foster a healthy workplace culture
- Create a supportive environment where team members feel safe asking questions and learning from mistakes
- Provide constructive feedback with kindness, accountability, and professionalism
- Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and positivity in a fast-paced environment
- Help strengthen a collaborative, solutions-focused team culture
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience as a veterinary technician
- Credentialed technicians (RVT/CVT/LVT) strongly encouraged to apply, but not required
- Strong technical skills in anesthesia, dentistry, patient care, and laboratory procedures
- Passion for teaching, mentorship, and staff development
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and remain calm and professional in a busy clinical environment
- Commitment to high-quality medicine, continuous learning, and supporting others’ growth
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
We care about our people as much as our patients. Full-time team members enjoy:
- Competitive pay ($21 to $25 DOE)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Simple IRA with employer matching
- Employee pet care discount
- Professional development & CE support
- Practice-paid Fear Free Certification
- Counseling and wellness support
- Uniform allowance
- A true 1-hour lunch break daily
- A collaborative team committed to growth, education, and exceptional medicine
Schedule
- Four day work week with rotating Saturdays
- In-person only
- One opening available
Location
4340 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Ready to Join Us?
Please submit your résumé and a brief introduction sharing why you’re passionate about veterinary medicine, mentorship, and helping others grow in their careers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Please submit a brief introduction sharing why your passionate about veterinary medicine and what you are seeking in your next technician role.
Experience:
- Vet Tech: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Albuquerque, NM 87108 (Required)
Work Location: In person
