Surgical Veterinary Technician – Anesthesia & Patient Care

NVA General Practice; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

Free mental health benefit options

401(k) with company match

Competitive PTO plan

Employee pet discounts

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

All Creatures Animal Clinic in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Veterinary Technician with strong surgical experience to join our AAHA-accredited team. You will assist with anesthesia, surgery prep, and client education while growing alongside experienced DVMs and technicians.

We value continuous learning in a teaching hospital setting and offer opportunities to advance technical skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment serving dogs, cats, and exotic pets.

Qualifications

• CVT/RVT/LVT preferred but not required.
• Strong surgical and anesthesia experience.
• Credentialed veterinary technician preferred.
• Excellent client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures.
• Assist with induction, intubation, anesthesia, and prep.
• Monitor anesthesia and vitals during procedures.
• Support postoperative recovery and client education.
• Maintain medical records and sterile operating areas.

Skills

Surgical experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Veterinary technician

Client communication

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT preferred

Job description

All Creatures Animal Clinic in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Veterinary Technician with strong surgical experience to join our AAHA-accredited team. You will assist with anesthesia, surgery prep, and client education while growing alongside experienced DVMs and technicians.

We value continuous learning in a teaching hospital setting and offer opportunities to advance technical skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment serving dogs, cats, and exotic pets.