Lead Certified Veterinary Technician

Lead Certified Veterinary Technician – Surgery Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists  Scottsdale, AZ       Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists is hiring a Lead Certified Veterinary Technician to join our INCREDIBLE Surgery team     At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.    About You   As a lead certified veterinary technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.    Experience & Skills Requirements: 

• Has a minimum of 2 years' experience as a surgical veterinary technician
• CVT/LVT/RVT required
• Candidates with leadership experience encouraged to apply
• Available for on-call rotation (required) 
• Is self-motivated
• Has strong communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and focus on client care
• Possesses strong technical skills
• Has experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post-operative care 
• Has experience running diagnostic imaging (MRI/CT/Radiology)
• Excellent problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
• Ethical (diplomatic, courteous, professional)
• 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)
• Familiar with common and advanced veterinary surgical procedures and post-operative therapies
• 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

  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.  
• Attend regular leadership and department meetings to collaborate with other management on improving and developing yourself and your team  
• Ensure proper dissemination of information to your team
• Monitor and regularly report on department performance; proactively identify opportunities to enhance service quality and effectively utilize our resources.
• 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.  

    About the Hospital   Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists is a 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care and Specialty hospital. We offer a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. We support Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, all in one hospital. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional client service.

We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment and positive culture at our hospital. We invest heavily in our employees with many opportunities for growth and development as well as a consistent work/life balance.  
The Scottsdale area offers many opportunities for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and city dwellers. As part of the Southwest, our area offers hiking, outdoor sports, lake activities, national parks, and so many day-trip activities throughout the year as the sun always shines brightly Skiing, snowshoeing, and other winter sports are popular in the Flagstaff area, just a few hours north of the valley. Arizona is one of the most diverse states when it comes to activities, there is always something to do       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 24/7 access to Lyra Health   
• Paid parental leave  
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet  
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care   
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey   
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses  
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts   
• Student loan management tools and assistance  

   Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.   We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you'll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.      Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.      You'll Thrive with Us   At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. 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 to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital   
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement    
• Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation.  
• Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.   

   About Thrive   Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.     We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.     At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.  

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