Surgical Veterinary Technician — On-Call & Travel Roles

SOUTHWEST VETERINARY SURGICAL SERVICE PC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SOUTHWEST VETERINARY SURGICAL SERVICE PC is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician (CVT strongly preferred) to join our private specialty practice in Arizona. The role requires experience in specialty veterinary medicine and the ability to handle on-call shifts, travel to Phoenix metro locations, and deliver compassionate patient care.

Technicians will assist with pre/post-surgical diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical support, while maintaining high standards of safety and client

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years’ professional work experience in a veterinary clinic or hospital setting, surgical exposure preferred.
• CVT strongly preferred but not required?
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, pain management, and aseptic technique is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a variety of specialty surgical procedures.
• Perform pre- and post-surgical laboratory tests and radiology tasks.
• Prepare and scrub surgical sites, hand tools during procedures, and assist veterinarians during surgery.

Skills

Clinic experience (1-3+ yrs)

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient care

On-call availability

Communication & teamwork

Education

CVT certification preferred

Tools

Cornerstone

White Board

Job description

SOUTHWEST VETERINARY SURGICAL SERVICE PC is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician (CVT strongly preferred) to join our private specialty practice in Arizona. The role requires experience in specialty veterinary medicine and the ability to handle on-call shifts, travel to Phoenix metro locations, and deliver compassionate patient care.

Technicians will assist with pre/post-surgical diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical support, while maintaining high standards of safety and client