Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Lead Certified Veterinary Technician - Surgery
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261
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.
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 work will range from facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests to assisting in surgery and supporting services such as admission and discharge.
Experience & Skills Requirements
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a surgical veterinary technician.
CVT/LVT/RVT required.
Leadership experience encouraged.
Available for on‑call rotation (required).
Self‑motivated with strong communication, interpersonal, and technical skills.
Experience in anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post‑operative care.
Experience running diagnostic imaging (MRI/CT/Radiology).
Excellent problem‑solving abilities and ethical professional conduct.
Strong attention to detail and ability to observe animal behavior and condition.
Proficiency in providing advanced 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).
Knowledge of common and advanced veterinary surgical procedures and post‑operative therapies.
Ability to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, SpO₂, and CO₂, and integrate clinical signs with disease processes.
Collect and perform laboratory samples and tests (blood, urine, tissue).
Comfortable utilizing digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment.
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.
Attend regular leadership and department meetings to collaborate with management on improving and developing the team.
Ensure proper dissemination of information to the team.
Monitor and report on department performance; proactively identify opportunities to enhance service quality.
Assist in maintaining comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
Obtain health history from clients and maintain accurate charts.
Use safe restraining techniques, follow protocols, and keep treatment areas sterile and organized.
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 offering services in Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation.
Benefits – Our Care in Action
Competitive pay.
401(k) with employer match.
Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health.
Paid parental leave and purr‑ental leave for pet adoption.
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.
You’ll Thrive with Us At Thrive, you can develop your career through comprehensive learning and skill‑building programs. Opportunities include:
Access to ThriveU, a free library of continuing education courses.
Live, virtual workshops for leadership skill development.
Programs teaching fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
Potential to move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment nationwide.
Leadership training for long‑term veterinary careers.
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.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care. Our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive’s extensive resources while preserving their unique identities.
We believe supporting our people is key to helping pets thrive at every life stage. Join us where #WeThriveTogether for a culture that values work‑life balance, mental health support, and a supportive environment for all backgrounds.
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Scottsdale, AZ
Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists is hiring a Lead Certified Veterinary Technician to join our INCREDIBLE Surgery team.
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 work will range from facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests to assisting in surgery and supporting services such as admission and discharge.
Experience & Skills Requirements
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a surgical veterinary technician.
CVT/LVT/RVT required.
Leadership experience encouraged.
Available for on‑call rotation (required).
Self‑motivated with strong communication, interpersonal, and technical skills.
Experience in anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post‑operative care.
Experience running diagnostic imaging (MRI/CT/Radiology).
Excellent problem‑solving abilities and ethical professional conduct.
Strong attention to detail and ability to observe animal behavior and condition.
Proficiency in providing advanced 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).
Knowledge of common and advanced veterinary surgical procedures and post‑operative therapies.
Ability to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, SpO₂, and CO₂, and integrate clinical signs with disease processes.
Collect and perform laboratory samples and tests (blood, urine, tissue).
Comfortable utilizing digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment.
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.
Attend regular leadership and department meetings to collaborate with management on improving and developing the team.
Ensure proper dissemination of information to the team.
Monitor and report on department performance; proactively identify opportunities to enhance service quality.
Assist in maintaining comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
Obtain health history from clients and maintain accurate charts.
Use safe restraining techniques, follow protocols, and keep treatment areas sterile and organized.
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 offering services in Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation.
Benefits – Our Care in Action
Competitive pay.
401(k) with employer match.
Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health.
Paid parental leave and purr‑ental leave for pet adoption.
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.
You’ll Thrive with Us At Thrive, you can develop your career through comprehensive learning and skill‑building programs. Opportunities include:
Access to ThriveU, a free library of continuing education courses.
Live, virtual workshops for leadership skill development.
Programs teaching fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
Potential to move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment nationwide.
Leadership training for long‑term veterinary careers.
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.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care. Our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive’s extensive resources while preserving their unique identities.
We believe supporting our people is key to helping pets thrive at every life stage. Join us where #WeThriveTogether for a culture that values work‑life balance, mental health support, and a supportive environment for all backgrounds.
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