Lead Certified Veterinary Technician - Emergency

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Position at Animal Medical Surgical Center Scottsdale

Lead Certified Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Animal Medical Surgical Center

Scottsdale, AZ

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Animal Medical Surgical Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you'll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table.

We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At Animal Medical Surgical Center, you'll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

We are a close team who believes in helping each other and supporting each other regardless of title or position. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment.

We strive to promote a positive work / life balance and invest heavily in our employees. We provide time for continuing education for ALL positions, as well as educational opportunities in the clinic for our staff to continue to learn and grow.

We believe in going above and beyond to help our clients and have the support and benefits of being a part of a large network of hospitals through our parent company, Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Animal Medical Surgical Center is looking to add full-time, experienced Lead Certified Veterinary Technician for their growing emergency team!

Our Lead Veterinary Technicians are responsible for the supervision of technical staff. They are responsible for scheduling appropriate coverage, providing support to team members, mentor-ship, training, performance evaluations, departmental proven process' and coordinating patient / appointment flow with the support of the Practice Manager.

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.
• 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.

Experience & Skills Requirements :

• Has a minimum of 3 years' experience as an emergency veterinary technician
• Certified Veterinary Technician is preferred
• Has strong leadership skills
• Is detail oriented and organized
• Possesses strong technical skills
• 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
• Proficient in anesthesia and monitoring responses
• Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing
• Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalyses and blood counts
• Perform radiographic imaging and other diagnostic imaging
• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
• Collect and record patients' case histories
• Provide surgical assistance and post-operative care

You'll Grow with Us

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 to 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

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include :

• 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
• 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 waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
• and so much more!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets.

We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

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