Veterinary Surgery Technician Jobs in Arizona
Veterinary Surgery Technician jobs in Arizona are open across Phoenix, Glendale, and Gilbert and other Arizona metros, with employers like Ethos Veterinary Health, NVA, and Petco hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Category
Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Job Id
R-245557
Job Type
Part time
Locum/Relief Veterinary Technician at VCA Knapp's Corner Animal Hospital
The Role
As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant with 3+ years Emergency experience, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You’ll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet’s care with confidence and compassion.
What You’ll Do
- Provide exceptional nursing care to emergency patients.
- Collaborate closely with ER Doctors and fellow technicians.
- Perform triage assessments and assist with patient stabilization.
- Utilize advanced technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, diagnostic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, oxygen therapy, and blood transfusion support.
- Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients, recognizing subtle changes in patient status and communicating findings to the medical team.
- Assist with emergency procedures and advanced treatments.
- Educate clients and provide clear discharge instructions.
- Help create a positive, collaborative environment focused on outstanding patient care.
Your Next Career Step Starts Here
Whether you’re ready to grow your skills, advance your career, or join a hospital that values mentorship and teamwork, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. We’d love to meet you—apply today.
Address: 10380 North Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
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Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Veterinary Surgery Technician Job Market in Arizona
A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ethos Veterinary Health16

- NVA10

- Petco9

- Banfield Pet Hospital7

- Midwestern University7

Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services50
- Healthcare & Medical Services10
- Education7
- Consumer Goods3
- Government & Public Sector1
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in veterinary surgery technician jobs across Arizona.
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) state license required
- Demonstrated surgical assistance experience including scrubbing in and instrument handling
- Proficiency in small animal anesthesia monitoring and perioperative care
- Familiarity with surgical instrumentation, sterilization protocols, and pack preparation
- Experience with orthopedic, soft tissue, or emergency surgical procedures
- Strong aseptic technique and infection control compliance in the operating suite
Veterinary Surgery Technician Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How many veterinary surgery technician jobs are there in Arizona?
There are 69+ veterinary surgery technician openings in Arizona on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Phoenix, Glendale, and Gilbert. New positions post regularly as employers across Arizona hire.
How much do veterinary surgery technicians make in Arizona?
Veterinary surgery technicians in Arizona earn a median of about $46,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $37,870 for the lowest 10% to over $58,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Arizona cities have the most veterinary surgery technician jobs?
Phoenix, Glendale, and Gilbert have the most veterinary surgery technician openings in Arizona right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire veterinary surgery technicians in Arizona?
Employers hiring veterinary surgery technicians in Arizona include Ethos Veterinary Health, NVA, and Petco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote veterinary surgery technician jobs in Arizona?
Yes. About 0% of veterinary surgery technician openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Arizona metros.
How do I apply for veterinary surgery technician jobs in Arizona?
You can apply to veterinary surgery technician jobs in Arizona directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Arizona location, then apply to each one that fits.
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