Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Pet perks

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Scottsdale is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician for our North Scottsdale clinic. The role supports veterinarians to ensure top-quality care and client education, while maintaining efficient patient flow and accurate medical records.

Ideal candidates have emergency Vet Tech experience, anesthesia/surgical assisting skills, and a strong attention to detail. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of emergency veterinary technician experience.
• Experience in anesthesia, surgical assisting and post-operative care.
• Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring (ASA I-III).
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail.
• Ability to observe animal behavior and provide nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and medical team to maximize productivity and patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in line with credentialing.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and Thrive Membership options.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
• Obtain health history from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques and keep treatment areas clean and organized.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

Skills

Emergency experience

Anesthesia experience

Surgical assisting

Detail oriented

Animal observation

Tools

Digital radiography

ECG interpretation

Ventilators

Laboratory testing

Job description

Veterinary Technician – Internal Medicine

Scottsdale, AZ

We are adding a full‑time Veterinary Technician to our North Scottsdale clinic.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an emergency veterinary technician
• ECC/CVT/LVT/RVT encouraged to apply
• Has experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post‑operative care
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals
• Provide superior nursing care or emergency first aid to recovering or injured animals
• Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-III (preferred experience with ASA I-V)
• Familiarity with the use of ventilators (preferred)
• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
• Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care
• Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing
• Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalyses and blood counts
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning
• Comfortable utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
• Collect and record patients' case histories

Role Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians and assistants.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Benefits

• Paid time off including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no enrollment waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses
• and so much more!