Surgical Vet Tech – West Mesa

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Why you should work with us:

• You’re passionate about helping pets in need
• You’re tired of room after room
• You’d like to provide estimates that owners can actually afford
• You like a set schedule with no weekends!
• You’re tired of upselling owners
• You want to feel good about the work you’re doing!

What we are looking for:

• Attention to detail
• Experienced techs with basic knowledge and strong surgical exposure
• Passionate about animal care and helping pets in need
• A drive to provide exceptional care
• A person of INTEGRITY. Do what you say, say what you mean
• Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently over phone and in person
• Skilled in multi-tasking and time management
• Previous Veterinary Hospital experience (required)
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) would be helpful

What we’ll offer in return:

• 35-40 hours per week
• 4-day work week (Monday-Thursday)
• No weekends!
• Opportunity to be part of a small team that provides exemplary service to communities, pets and their owners. Feel good about the difference your making!
• Great Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Employee Discounts, PTO and MORE!)
• We support your growth professionally and offer regular CE opportunities

Duties are as follows but not limited to:

• Intake/Discharge of surgical patients
• Ability to acquire accurate vitals
• Blood draws
• Catheter Placement
• Drawing, logging and administration of controlled drugs
• Intubation
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Medical record keeping
• Post Op care
• Cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments
• Be able to lift up 50lbs
• Can stand on your feet for long stretches of time.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $20.00 to $25.00/hour based on experience and certification(s)
About us: Since opening in 2016, Dr. Kelly’s has grown from 1 location, to 7, covering the Phoenix, Tucson and now Flagstaff communities.

We provide over 20,000 low-cost and free pet surgeries to our community each a year. ly’s we are here to help fill the gap for owners looking for quality care without the significant burden of cost. We stand on our 5 core values to help guide us:
Compassion, Educate, Integrity, Make It Right, and Take Ownership.

Dr. Kelly’s Surgical Unit is a family-owned, fast-growing surgical veterinary practice that prioritizes doing what is right for the patient above all else. Unlike corporate practices, we remain deeply committed to maintaining a personal, hands-on approach to every case. As a customer-centric, independent practice, we foster a supportive and welcoming environment that ensures a judgment‑free zone for pet owners. We are dedicated to offering affordable, compassionate, and convenient surgical solutions for pets and their parents, rather than adhering to corporate structures and quotas.

Our West Mesa Hospital has 1 Doctor support by 5 technicians working in close proximity. We are a fast‑paced facility performing 15-20 surgeries per day including S/N, dentals, mass removals, cystotomy, amputations, cherry eye, etc. You will need to be able to move quickly and stay focused.

Dr Kelly’s Surgical Unit