Veterinary Technician

National Veterinary Associates; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

River Road Pet Clinic in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician to support anesthesia, dentistry, soft tissue surgeries, and critical patient monitoring. You will work alongside an experienced veterinarian to deliver top‑level care and advocate for every patient.

In this role you’ll place IV catheters, perform venipuncture, run labs, educate clients, and help shape the hospital’s growth. A collaborative, growth‑oriented team environment awaits.

Responsibilities

• Lead anesthesia monitoring from induction through recovery, ensuring patient safety at every step.
• Prepare and recover surgical and dental patients.
• Assist with routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry.
• Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture with confidence.
• Perform laboratory diagnostics and patient treatments.
• Educate clients with compassion and confidence.
• Collaborate closely with the veterinarian to deliver exceptional medical care.
• Advocate for every patient as if they were your own.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dentistry

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Laboratory diagnostics

Client education

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Technician | Surgery & Dentistry

River Road Pet Clinic | Tucson, AZ

Pay: $20–$27/hour (based on experience)
Full-Time | Benefits Eligible

More Than a Job. A Team That Invests in You and Empowers You to Practice at the Top of Your License.

Others come alive in surgery.

If you thrive in anesthesia, enjoy dentistry, and take pride in being the person your veterinarian trusts during every procedure, we'd love to meet you.

At River Road Pet Clinic, you'll never feel like "just another technician." As a valued member of our close-knit team, you'll work side-by-side with an experienced veterinarian who believes in utilizing technicians to their fullest potential. Your knowledge, attention to detail, and patient advocacy won't just be appreciated—they'll be relied upon every day.

From routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry to advanced anesthesia monitoring, you'll play a critical role in delivering exceptional patient care every day. This is an opportunity to fully utilize your technical skills while helping shape the future of a growing hospital committed to continuous improvement and exceptional medicine.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about patient care, enjoys the challenge of surgery and dentistry, and wants to make a meaningful difference for both pets and the people who love them.

You'll Have the Opportunity To

• Lead anesthesia monitoring from induction through recovery, ensuring patient safety every step of the way.
• Prepare and recover surgical and dental patients.
• Assist with routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry.
• Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture with confidence.
• Perform laboratory diagnostics and patient treatments.
• Educate clients with compassion and confidence.
• Collaborate closely with the veterinarian to deliver exceptional medical care.
• Advocate for every patient as if they were your own.

You Might Be the Perfect Fit If You...

• Love surgery days and enjoy the fast pace of anesthesia.
• Get excited about a beautiful set of dental radiographs.
• Have strong technical and critical thinking skills.
• Take pride in the details that keep patients safe.
• Enjoy mentoring, supporting, and learning alongside your teammates.
• Believe great medicine starts with great teamwork.
• Are looking for a hospital where your skills will be trusted, respected, and appreciated.

Why You'll Love Working Here

A supportive, collaborative team that genuinely enjoys working together.

Leadership that values your ideas, believes in coaching and mentoring, and is committed to helping every team member reach their full potential.

The opportunity to practice at the top of your license and make a meaningful impact every day.

Paid continuing education opportunities to support your professional growth.

License renewal reimbursement for credentialed technicians.

Competitive pay: $20–$25/hour, based on experience.

An opportunity to help shape the future of our hospital by sharing your skills, ideas, and passion for exceptional patient care.

We believe exceptional medicine starts with exceptional teamwork. Every patient deserves compassionate, high-quality care, and every team member deserves to feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

We know great technicians have choices. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where you'll feel supported, respected, challenged, and proud of the medicine you help provide every day.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

National Veterinary Associates offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

National Veterinary Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.