Certified Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists

Scottsdale, AZ

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists is hiring experienced, Veterinary Technician to our INCREDIBLE Emergency team! At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive’s national resources.

As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life-changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

• Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a surgery veterinary technician
• Required:
  
  CVT/LVT/RVT
• Experience working in Surgery, experience in specialty/ER encouraged to apply
• Advanced knowledge and experience in anesthesia and analgesia (positive pressure ventilation, capnography, invasive blood pressure monitoring) and familiarity with a variety of surgical procedures and equipment.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals
• Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-III (preferred experience with ASA I-V)
• Familiarity with the use of ventilators (preferred)
• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
• Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, SpO2, and EtCO2 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists is a 24‑hour Emergency and Critical Care and Specialty hospital. We offer a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. We support Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, all in one hospital. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional client service.
We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment and positive culture at our hospital. We invest heavily in our employees with many opportunities for growth and development as well as a consistent work/life balance.
The Scottsdale area offers many opportunities for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and city dwellers. As part of the Southwest, our area offers hiking, outdoor sports, lake activities, national parks, and so many day‑trip activities throughout the year as the sun always shines brightly! Skiing, snowshoeing, and other winter sports are popular in the Flagstaff area, just a few hours north of the valley.

Arizona is one of the most diverse states when it comes to activities, there is always something to do!

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr‑ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer‑sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family‑forming journey
• Discretionary funds and…