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Surgical Veterinary Nurse Jobs in Tempe, AZ at Tempe Lake Veterinary Clinic & Pet Resort
Job Overview: Surgery Veterinary Technician
Location: Tempe Lake Veterinary Clinic & Pet Resort
Pay: Starting at $20.00/hour (Dependent on Experience)
Join Our Pack!
Are you a skilled and compassionate veterinary technician with experience in surgery and a passion for providing top-notch care to animals? Do you love dogs and cats as much as we do? If so, we’d love to meet you!
Tempe Lake Veterinary Clinic & Pet Resort is a fun-loving, fast-growing practice offering veterinary services, boarding, grooming, and doggie/cat daycare—all under one roof. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and a supportive, upbeat team environment.
We’re excited to announce our upcoming relocation to a larger facility in late 2025 (just 10 minutes away), and we’re looking for a Surgery Veterinary Technician to grow with us!
Responsibilities:
Assist veterinarians in surgical procedures including spays, neuters, mass removals, and dental cleanings
Monitor patients pre-, intra-, and post-operatively
Administer anesthesia and maintain accurate anesthetic records
Ensure surgical areas are properly cleaned, sterilized, and stocked
Provide high-quality nursing care and handle animals safely and compassionately
Maintain detailed and accurate patient records in Pulse (experience a plus!)
What We’re Looking For:
Experience in a veterinary surgical setting (required)
Strong communication and multitasking skills
Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
Availability to work weekends and flexible shifts (we are open 7 days a week, 7am–7pm)
Passion for animal health and well-being
Perks & Benefits (Available After 90 Days):
Grubhub Plus Membership
Weekend Pay: Earn an additional $2.00/hour for all hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays.
Fully stocked employee fridge (coffee, tea, energy drinks, snacks & more!)
Paid Time Off
Scrub Allowance
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Veterinary Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Bonus PTO and Attendance Bonus
CE Allowance
Team-building adventures like goat yoga, escape rooms, axe throwing, Top Golf, zoo scavenger hunts, kickball tournaments, and kayaking! Volunteer Time Off (VTO).These hours can be used for Team building events.
Join our energetic and compassionate team and make a real impact on the lives of pets and their people. We’re not just a clinic—we’re a community!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
Open availability and able to work weekends?
Do you have previous surgical experience? *Required for this position
Work Location: In person
Title: Surgical Veterinary Nurse
Company: Tempe Lake Veterinary Clinic & Pet Resort
Location: Tempe, AZ
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