Veterinary Technicians

Veterinary Technician Jobs in New Mexico

In New Mexico, veterinary technicians earned a median $44,790 a year ($21.53 an hour) in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. That's 5% below the national median of $47,380. The middle 80% earned between $31,350 and $56,870. With New Mexico prices at 92.2% of the US average (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024), that median buys about what $48,573 would nationally: #21 of 51 states for buying power. About 890 people work in this occupation in New Mexico. Nationally, BLS projects 9.4% job growth from 2025 to 2035 and about 13,400 openings a year (BLS Employment Projections 2025–35, Table 1.10).

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Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Albuquerque, NM (opens in a new tab)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Albuquerque, NM

ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and…

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Source: Greenhouse careers page · posted 31 days agoIs this your job? Request removal

Veterinary Technician (opens in a new tab)

Western Veterinary PartnersTaos, NM$17–$25/hr

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry. We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment - balancing exam…

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Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Albuquerque, NM (opens in a new tab)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Albuquerque, NM

ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and…

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Nursing Manager - Albuquerque, NM (opens in a new tab)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Albuquerque, NM

ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and…

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Pay in New Mexico at a glance

Median pay
$44,790

$21.53 an hour

Middle 80%
$31,350–$56,870

10th to 90th percentile

Buying power
$48,573

Rank #21 of 51

National median
$47,380

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BLS figures are employer-reported wages for all workers in the occupation (credentialed or not), before bonuses and benefits. Annual pay assumes 2,080 hours. Buying power = median pay ÷ (state price level ÷ 100).