Veterinary Assistant - Sports Medicine

Veterinary Assistant – Sports Medicine

Scottsdale, AZ

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists empower pet families with unparalleled resources, career options, benefits, and support. Our 400-clinic network fosters a close community that balances learning, career growth, and empathy.

• 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 and assistants.
• 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.

• Has experience as a veterinary assistant
• experience in veterinary rehabilitation or sports medicine preferred but not required
• Must be computer literate; basic computer skills with ability to navigate new software
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Ability to stay positive under high stress situations
• Familiar with basic veterinary medical terminology required
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations

We provide access to continuing education, leadership workshops, and a nationwide network that lets you move into any specialty or hospital type.

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
• and so much more!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.