Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Continuing education

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists – North Scottsdale is seeking a full‑time Veterinary Technician to join a supportive team focused on emotional intelligence, work‑life balance, and professional growth.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in emergency veterinary tech, experience with anesthesia and surgical assisting, and strong diagnostic skills. Benefits include extensive training, competitive pay, and opportunities across Thrive locations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as an emergency veterinary technician is required.
• Experience in anesthesia, surgical assisting and post‑operative care.
• Comfort with anesthetic patient monitoring (ASA I-III preferred).
• Experience with lab work and imaging modalities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure high‑quality care and client education.
• Assist with surgeries and maintain patient flow across functions.
• Communicate health concerns and Thrive Membership options to clients.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
• Obtain health histories and manage medical charts.
• Maintain sterile treatment areas and labs; mentor teammates.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Observe animal behavior

Emergency nursing care

Emergency first aid

Anesthesia monitoring

Vital signs interpretation

Surgical assistance

Laboratory specimen collection

Radiography operation

Medication administration

Medical records maintenance

Tools

Ventilators

ECG interpretation

SpO2/EtCO2 monitoring

Digital radiography

Job description

Veterinary Technician – Internal Medicine – Scottsdale, AZ – Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists – North Scottsdale is looking to add a full‑time Veterinary Technician to their team.

Join a supportive team that values emotional intelligence, work‑life balance, and professional growth.

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.
• With each hospital function, 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.

Career Development Opportunities

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

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!