Veterinary Technician - Dentistry

Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks and discounts

FREE CE courses

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join Thrive Pet Healthcare in Gilbert, AZ. You’ll support anesthesia monitoring, patient care, and dental specialty procedures, guiding patients through admission and discharge with compassion.

You’ll grow through Thrive’s learning programs, with opportunities to advance in a nationwide network of specialty hospitals and access to continuing education and career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician/Assistant.
• CVT/RVT/LVT active and current preferred.
• Superior/advanced communication skills.
• Strong anesthesia skills with monitoring (BP, ECG, SpO2, EtCO2).
• Positive work attitude and self-motivation.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical care including anesthesia monitoring and patient care during dental procedures.
• Support laboratory testing and preparation for advanced dental/oral surgery.
• Assist doctors in early intervention and treatment planning.
• Guide patients through admission and discharge with clear communication.

Skills

Veterinary technician

Anesthesia monitoring

Communication skills

Patient care

Self-motivated

Positive attitude

Job description

Description

Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Gilbert, AZ.

About You

You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing exceptional care for patients undergoing advanced dental and oral surgery procedures. Your life-changing work will range from hands‑on technical responsibilities, including anesthesia monitoring, patient care, and laboratory testing, to supporting specialty dentistry services and guiding patients through admission and discharge.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Your Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician/Assistant
• CVT/RVT/LVT (active and current) preferred
• Superior/advanced communication skills
• Has strong anesthesia skills (Able to obtain Blood pressure, ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care)
• Possesses a positive work attitude
• Self‑motivated
• Excellent communication and organization skills

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

* Some benefits shown are only for full‑time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well‑being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.