Veterinary Technician - Dentistry

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Subsidized backup childcare and elder

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Queen Creek, AZ is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our dental-focused team. You will support advanced dental and oral surgery care, including anesthesia monitoring, dental imaging, and assistance with complex procedures, while also guiding patient intake, recovery and discharge.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of clinical veterinary experience; CVT/RVT/LVT credentials preferred, with strong anesthesia skills and excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician
• CVT/RVT/LVT credentials preferred
• Strong anesthesia skills and ability to monitor anesthesia parameters and interpret clinical signs

Responsibilities

• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dental imaging and assistance with complex procedures
• Support for intake, recovery and discharge coordination
• Assist doctors during dental procedures and oral surgeries

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Anesthesia support

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT certification preferred

Job description

Description

The Pet Dental Clinic is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Queen Creek, AZ.

About You

You'll play a critical role in improving pets' quality of life by supporting advanced dental and oral surgery care for our patients. Your impact will span hands-on responsibilities such as anesthesia monitoring, dental imaging, and assisting with complex procedures, to essential support functions including patient intake, recovery and discharge coordination. 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 (direct patient care)
• CVT/RVT/LVT (active and current) preferred
• Superior/advanced technical 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

Skills

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.