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Position at Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists (Tucson)

Veterinary Practice Leader 

Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists  

Tucson, AZ  

At Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists, a proud partner of Thrive Pet Healthcare, we believe that care is more than just a word; it’s present in everything we do. Our mission is to empower you to provide exceptional care for pets, their families, and yourself. 

As part of a vibrant community of 400 clinics, we offer an extraordinary network of resources and support. Here, you will find outstanding learning opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a nurturing environment where you are valued for your unique contributions. Together, we share the joys and challenges of our profession, uplifting each other with laughter and empathy—while having fun along the way! 

Who We Are  

At Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists, you’ll experience the warmth of a small clinic coupled with the extensive support of a united network. Our practice is dedicated exclusively to the oral surgical and dental health of animals. Every team member is expertly trained to perform complex procedures safely, and we create customized treatment plans tailored to each patient, including individualized pain management protocols to ensure the best outcomes. 

Position Overview  

Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists-Tucson is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Practice Leader to join our Thrive Pet Healthcare community. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive care for our beloved patients and lead a team of skilled technicians and CSRs. Your responsibilities will encompass hands-on patient care, laboratory testing, and support services, including overseeing team member work for quality assurance and guideline compliance for both technicians and front office support staff. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Maintain a professional demeanor in challenging situations, facilitating problem-solving and collaboration. 
• Keep OSHA logs and quarterly questionnaires updated, knowing protocols for inspections. 
• Oversee anesthetic logs, ensuring proper storage and ordering. 
• Supervise team members, ensuring quality and compliance for both technicians and front office staff. 
• Monitor job performance through regular employee reviews. 
• Ensure personnel receive adequate training for their roles. 
• Delegate tasks to staff to meet operational objectives. 
• Manage daily operations and the surgical schedule flow. 
• Maintain an effective inventory system, including controlled substances. 
• Audit patient charts for completeness and accuracy. 
• Calculate medication dosages accurately. 
• Obtain blood samples via cephalic, saphenous, or jugular methods. 
• Process and submit lab work, both in-house and externally. 
• Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies. 
• Place IV catheters and assist with monitoring surgical equipment. 
• Manage anesthesia induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery. 
• Perform dental procedures, including ultrasonic scaling and polishing, with a solid understanding of oral health. 
• Conduct full-mouth intraoral radiographs using digital DR and CR systems. 
• Calmly and safely handle animals before, during, and after procedures. 

Experience & Skills Requirements:  

• Preferred:  2 years of experience previous leadership in a veterinary office. 
• Preferred:  Active state technician license. 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds multiple times daily. 
• Capacity to work at a computer for extended periods. 
• Physical capability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and climb for prolonged periods. 
• Proficient in restraining pets of all sizes on the floor and exam table. 
• Strong manual dexterity for grasping, holding, and manipulating objects. 
• Excellent vision abilities, including depth perception and the capacity to adjust focus. 
• Awareness of potential exposure to anesthetic gases, with proper protective measures. 
• Knowledge of zoonotic disease risks. 

Benefits – our care in action 

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:  

• Competitive pay 
• 401(k) with employer match  
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health  
• Paid parental leave 
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet 
• 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 

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers. 

We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease. 

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide. 

You’ll Thrive with Us 

At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. 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  
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement   
• Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation. 
• Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession. 

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 of teams and partners.   

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.    

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.   

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support. 

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve. 

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