Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Veterinary Technician - Surgery 

Full-Time

Animal Clinic Del Rancho

Scottsdale, AZ

Practice Quality Surgery & Anesthesia in a Compassion‑First GP Hospital

Animal Clinic Del Rancho is seeking a skilled and compassionate Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative general practice team. This role is ideal for a technician who enjoys anesthesia and surgical support, values teamwork, and wants to deliver high‑quality patient care in a supportive, community‑based hospital.

You’ll enjoy the close‑knit feel of a local AAHA‑accredited practice with the resources, benefits, and career development opportunities of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

What You’ll Do

As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a key role in patient care by:

• Preparing patients and surgical instruments for procedures
• Providing anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance
• Supporting post‑operative recovery and patient monitoring
• Assisting veterinarians during in‑room appointments and procedures
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
• Maintaining accurate medical records and patient histories
• Ensuring clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and surgical areas
• Using safe restraint techniques and following hospital protocols
• Collaborating closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff
• Supporting smooth patient flow from admission through discharge

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience & Skills

• 2+ years of clinical veterinary experience
• Surgery and anesthesia experience required
• Strong technical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills and positive, team‑oriented attitude
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced GP environment
• Commitment to low‑stress handling and compassionate patient care

Credentials

• CVT / LVT / RVT / LVMT strongly encouraged to apply

About Animal Clinic Del Rancho

At Animal Clinic Del Rancho, our team shares one mission: to provide outstanding veterinary care with compassion and respect for the human‑animal bond. We proudly serve the Scottsdale community with services including:

• Wellness and preventive care
• Diagnostic and dental services
• Anesthesia and surgical procedures

We are an AAHA‑accredited, Cat Friendly, AVMA‑accredited hospital committed to creating a positive experience for patients, clients, and team members alike

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 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 offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools 

Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

About Thrive 

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com. 

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.