Surgical Vet Tech - Flagstaff (Relief Shifts Only)

3502 East Route 66 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 • Healthcare • Part-Time

Salary Range:  $20 - $25 hour

We ask that all interested applicants fill out our culture survey. This quick survey helps us get a sense of your natural work style and how it might align with our team and company needs. It also helps us better support and develop our employees — so we can all do our best work together!

Why you should work with us:

  • You're passionate about helping pets in need
  • You're tired of room after room
  • You'd like to provide estimates that owners can actually afford
  • You like a set schedule with no weekends!
  • You're tired of upselling owners
  • You want to feel good about the work you're doing!

What we are looking for:

  • Attention to detail
  • Experienced techs with basic knowledge and strong surgical exposure
  • Passionate about animal care and helping pets in need
  • A drive to provide exceptional care
  • A person of INTEGRITY. Do what you say, say what you mean
  • Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently over phone and in person
  • Skilled in multi-tasking and time management
  • Previous Veterinary Hospital experience (required)
  • Bilingual (Spanish and English) would be helpful
  • Weekday availability

What we’ll offer in return:

  • Tuesday - Friday Shifts
  • 4-day work week (Monday-Thursday)
  • No weekends!
  • Opportunity to be part of a small team that provides exemplary service to communities, pets and their owners. Feel good about the difference your making.

Duties are as follows but not limited to:

  • Intake/Discharge of surgical patients
  • Ability to acquire accurate vitals
  • Blood draws
  • Catheter Placement
  • Drawing, logging and administration of controlled drugs
  • Intubation
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Medical record keeping
  • Post Op care
  • Cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments
  • Be able to lift up 50lbs
  • Can stand on your feet for long stretches of time.

Job Type: Relief Shifts

Salary: Based on experience and certification(s)

About us:

Since opening in 2016, Dr. Kelly’s has grown from 1 location, to 7, covering the Phoenix, Tucson and now Flagstaff communities.

We provide over 20,000 low-cost and free pet surgeries to our community each a year. At Dr. Kelly's we are here to help fill the gap for owners looking for quality care without the significant burden of cost. We stand on our 5 core values to help guide us: Compassion, Educate, Integrity, Make It Right, and Take Ownership.

Dr. Kelly's Surgical Unit is a family-owned, fast-growing surgical veterinary practice that prioritizes doing what is right for the patient above all else. Unlike corporate practices, we remain deeply committed to maintaining a personal, hands-on approach to every case. As a customer-centric, independent practice, we foster a supportive and welcoming environment that ensures a judgment-free zone for pet owners. We are dedicated to offering affordable, compassionate, and convenient surgical solutions for pets and their parents, rather than adhering to corporate structures and quotas.

Our Flagstaff Hospital has 1 Doctor support by 5 technicians working in close proximity. We are a fast-paced facility performing 15-20 surgeries per day including S/N, dentals, mass removals, cystotomy, amputations, cherry eye, etc. You will need to be able to move quickly and stay focused.

 

Be part of something special! We bring change to the way pets are helped, by providing affordable AND convenient surgical solutions for pets and their parents.  Our specialty is surgical care sensitive to the budget of our clients. 

Since 2016 we have provided affordable surgical options for clients to help their pets. With 5 locations across the Phoenix and Tucson Metro areas we have wide service areas to meet the community need.

In 2022 we had provided over 25,000 low-cost or free pet surgeries. Dr. Kelly's fills the gap for owners looking for quality care without the significant cost burden.

We are proud of the work we do to help pets in need and the incredible number of 5-star reviews we receive are a strong indication of our good work.

And we are growing! 

Why you should work with us:

Do you like to help pets in need?

Are you tired of going over estimates clients can't afford?

Do you like an easy schedule?  No weekends!

Are you tired of being told to oversell owners?

Would you like to feel good about the work you're doing?

What we are looking for:

A difference maker! Pet parents need your help to provide compassionate care for their fur children

A person of INTEGRITY. Do what you say, say what you mean

Passionate about animal care

Critical thinking skills and ability to make appropriate judgment calls when needed

Previous Veterinary Hospital experience (required clinic positions, preferred for Pet Resource Specialists)  


"The work is rewarding and the life balance amazing. I’ve never worked at a clinic before with such reasonable scheduling expectations. Dr Kelly’s is a true rarity in the vet profession. I love the job AND have time for a life outside of vet med."

- Dr. Yoshino, Associate Veterinarian


"Working for Dr. Kelly’s Surgical Unit has changed my life. I am so proud to work for a company that does so much wonderful work for pets, their owners and the community. Dr. Kelly is an incredible doctor, the practice is very well managed, and the technicians are extremely skilled and knowledgeable. Our goal of helping animals as a team is always our top priority. The job is fast paced and the work we do can be stressful, but it is very rewarding, and the atmosphere is always positive and supportive. I am so lucky to have the opportunity to learn and strengthen my skills as a technician with such an amazing staff and to do so much good for animals. This is hands down the best job I’ve ever had."

-Kat, Hospital Manager

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