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Veterinary Technician

Location Tucson, Arizona
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Category
Veterinary Technician
Job ID
34685
Role Type
Full-time
Hospital
River Road Pet Clinic

Experienced Veterinary Technician | Surgery & Dentistry

River Road Pet Clinic | Tucson, AZ

Pay:$20–$27/hour (based on experience)
Full-Time | Benefits Eligible

More Than a Job. A Team That Invests in You and Empowers You to Practice at the Top of Your License.

Some technicians love appointments.

Others come alive in surgery.

If you thrive in anesthesia, enjoy dentistry, and take pride in being the person your veterinarian trusts during every procedure, we'd love to meet you.

At River Road Pet Clinic, you'll never feel like "just another technician." As a valued member of our close-knit team, you'll work side-by-side with an experienced veterinarian who believes in utilizing technicians to their fullest potential. Your knowledge, attention to detail, and patient advocacy won't just be appreciated—they'll be relied upon every day.

From routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry to advanced anesthesia monitoring, you'll play a critical role in delivering exceptional patient care every day. This is an opportunity to fully utilize your technical skills while helping shape the future of a growing hospital committed to continuous improvement and exceptional medicine.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about patient care, enjoys the challenge of surgery and dentistry, and wants to make a meaningful difference for both pets and the people who love them.

You'll Have the Opportunity To

  • Lead anesthesia monitoring from induction through recovery, ensuring patient safety every step of the way.
  • Prepare and recover surgical and dental patients.
  • Assist with routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry.
  • Take full-mouth dental radiographs.
  • Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture with confidence.
  • Perform laboratory diagnostics and patient treatments.
  • Educate clients with compassion and confidence.
  • Collaborate closely with the veterinarian to deliver exceptional medical care.
  • Advocate for every patient as if they were your own.

You Might Be the Perfect Fit If You...

  • Love surgery days and enjoy the fast pace of anesthesia.
  • Get excited about a beautiful set of dental radiographs.
  • Have strong technical and critical thinking skills.
  • Take pride in the details that keep patients safe.
  • Enjoy mentoring, supporting, and learning alongside your teammates.
  • Believe great medicine starts with great teamwork.
  • Are looking for a hospital where your skills will be trusted, respected, and appreciated.

Why You'll Love Working Here

🐾 A supportive, collaborative team that genuinely enjoys working together.

❤️ Leadership that values your ideas, believes in coaching and mentoring, and is committed to helping every team member reach their full potential.

🏥 The opportunity to practice at the top of your license and make a meaningful impact every day.

📚 Paid continuing education opportunities to support your professional growth.

🎓 License renewal reimbursement for credentialed technicians.

💰 Competitive pay: $20–$25/hour, based on experience.

🌱 An opportunity to help shape the future of our hospital by sharing your skills, ideas, and passion for exceptional patient care.

We believe exceptional medicine starts with exceptional teamwork. Every patient deserves compassionate, high-quality care, and every team member deserves to feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

We know great technicians have choices. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where you'll feel supported, respected, challenged, and proud of the medicine you help provide every day.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're an experienced technician who loves surgery, values teamwork, and wants to make a real difference, we'd love to meet you.

Come join a team that's passionate about exceptional medicine, committed to continuous growth, and invested in helping one another succeed. We can't wait to meet you!

Think you'd be a great fit? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today—we can't wait to meet you!

Learn more about River Road Pet Clinic and meet our team at:

🌐 www.riverroadpetclinic.com

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