Certified Veterinary Technician - Surgery

About the role

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists – North Scottsdale is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join their team. You’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic while benefiting from the support and resources of a larger network.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Aid in surgeries and procedures in accordance with state regulations.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with support from practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and update medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and maintain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a veterinary technician CVT/LVT/RVT – current and active.
• Experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post-operative care.
• Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-III (preferred).
• Familiarity with the use of ventilators (preferred).
• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery.
• Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals.
• Provide superior nursing care to recovering or injured animals.
• Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing.
• Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalyses and blood counts.
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning.
• Comfortable utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian.
• Collect and record patients' case histories.

Skills

• Problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Safe restraining techniques.
• Standard protocols.
• Clean, sterile, organized treatment areas.
• Communication with clients.
• Medical record maintenance.
• Health history and information gathering.
• Restraint techniques.
• Monitoring anesthetic patients.
• Using ventilators.
• Preparing for surgeries.
• Obtaining vital signs.
• Performing laboratory tests.
• Using diagnostic equipment.
• Administering medications.
• Recording case histories.

Benefits

• 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.
• Top 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.
• 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 enrollment waiting period.
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. With a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health.