Veterinary Technician

Who We Are

At Midtown Vets, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you'll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic while having the opportunity and support of a united network. We offer primary care for dogs and cats in the OKC Metro area, Midtown District, Mesta Park, Deep Deuce, and Gatewood. Our services include in-house bloodwork, dental care, vaccinations, radiology & ultrasound, urinalyses, oxygen chamber, and pharmacy.

Role Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Able and willing to work at the front desk to help provide support as a client service representative.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team with each hospital function to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Absorb 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

• Veterinary technician/assistant experience (direct animal/patient care required) -- anesthesia and dental experience is highly preferred.
• LVT, RVT, CVT is a bonus!
• Desire to practice empathetic, gold-standard medicine benefiting our patients.
• Team-oriented with an ability to collaborate and support each other.
• The desire to grow and advance as a veterinary technician constantly!

Skills

• Access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs.
• 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

• Compensation- $16-23/hr--based on experience--RVT higher end.
• 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.
• Top 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.
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period for enrollment.