Veterinary Technician

Role Responsibilities

Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.

With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.

Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.

Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.

Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.

Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.

Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.

Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• 2 years of continuous veterinary technician (direct animal/patient care required).
• Must be able to work rotating weekends and certain holidays.
• Desire to practice empathetic, gold standard medicine benefiting our patients.
• Team oriented with an ability to collaborate and support each other.
• Are paw-sitive, kind and provide trustworthy communication to the patients, team members and clients.
• Have the desire to constantly grow and advance as a veterinary technician!

Who We Are

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table.

Grow with Us

• Access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs.
• Vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveULive.
• Virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills.
• Program to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians.
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete.
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program.