Veterinary Technician - Relief

About the role

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists – North Scottsdale is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their team. As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play a crucial role in providing care for pets, ranging from outpatient treatments to surgical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Aid in maximizing productivity and maintaining positive patient flow during hospital functions.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in compliance with state regulations 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.
• 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 an emergency/specialty veterinary technician.
• ECC/CVT/LVT/RVT encouraged to apply.
• Experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post-operative care.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong attention to detail, and ability to observe animal behavior and condition.
• Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring (preferred experience with ASA I-III).
• Familiarity with the use of ventilators (preferred).
• Ability to prepare animals and instruments for surgery.
• Capable of obtaining blood pressure, interpreting basic ECG, Sp02, and ETC02, and integrating clinical signs with disease processes.
• Proficient in digital radiography machines and advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Skilled in administering medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian.
• Able to collect and record patients' case histories.

Skills

• Access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs.
• Opportunity to earn credentials through ThriveU Live, virtual interactive workshops, and a program teaching the fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
• The potential to move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment nationwide.

Benefits

• Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Top-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Generous 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.
• Continuing education and development support through a library of free CE courses.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare is a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers and an industry-leading membership program. The organization provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health, supported by innovative service and technology solutions. Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by a mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.