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Veterinary Technician – Relief Jobs in Scottsdale, USA at Thrive Pet Healthcare
Veterinary Technician – Relief
Location:
Scottsdale, AZ
Description
At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic while having the opportunity and support of a united network. We are a close team who believes in helping each other and supporting one another regardless of title or position. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive for a positive work/life balance while investing heavily in our employees.
Continuation education is provided for all positions to foster learning and growth.
We believe in going above and beyond to help our clients and benefit from being part of a large network of hospitals through our parent company, Thrive Pet Healthcare.
As a Veterinary Technician you’ll play an important role by providing care for our precious patients. Your work will involve hands‑on care of out‑patient treatments, performing laboratory tests, and supporting services including admitting and discharging patients.
Experience & Skills Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an emergency veterinary technician.
- ECC, CVT, LVT, or RVT credentials encouraged.
- Experience in anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post‑operative care.
- Excellent problem‑solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to observe behavior and condition of animals.
- Provide superior nursing care or emergency first aid to recovering or injured animals.
- Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-III (preferred to have ASA I-V).
- Familiarity with ventilators preferred.
- Prepare animals and instruments for surgery.
- Obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, SpOâ‚‚, and EtCOâ‚‚ and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors.
- Collect laboratory samples (blood, urine, tissue) for testing.
- Perform laboratory tests (urinalysis, blood counts).
- Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines with proper technique and positioning.
- Comfortable with advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian.
- Collect and record patients’ case histories.
Role Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
- Assist the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
- Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with state Veterinary Practice Act for credentialed veterinary technicians and assistants.
- Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and recommend Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
- Maintain comprehensive medical records using practice systems.
- Obtain relevant health history and information, maintaining medical charts.
- Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and keep treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs clean, sterile, and organized.
- Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
You’ll Grow With Us
Career growth through comprehensive learning and skill‑development programs.
- Access to Thrive
U – a vast, diverse, free library of continuing education courses.
- Live, virtual workshops to develop valuable leadership skills.
- Programs designed to teach fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
Benefits – Our Care In Action
- Paid time off including 8 weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement for pet loss, and time off for new pet adoptions.
- Top‑quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account.
- Pet perks: free exams, discounts on products and services 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.
- 401(k) with employer contribution and no enrollment waiting period.
- Continuing education and development support through free CE courses.
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Title: Veterinary Technician – Relief
Company: Thrive Pet Healthcare
Location: Scottsdale, USA
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