Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

About the role

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer service and patient care within the veterinary practice. Tasks include animal handling, pre, and post-operative patient care, creating and presenting financial options and estimates, accurately entering service charges into the client database, extensive client interaction, and preparing medications.

Responsibilities

• Animal handling
• Pre and post-operative patient care
• Create and present financial options and estimates
• Accurately enter service charges into the client database
• Extensive client interaction
• Prepare medications

Requirements

• Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required
• Licensed Technician preferred, but not required
• Proficient in IV catheters placement, blood work, and IV, IM, and SQ injections
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment
• Team player
• Eager to learn and is self-motivated
• Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills (email, uploading/downloading files, typing, etc.)
• Ability to multi-task with a smile

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required
• Licensed Technician preferred, but not required
• Proficient in IV catheters placement, blood work, and IV, IM, and SQ injections
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment
• Team player
• Eager to learn and is self-motivated
• Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills (email, uploading/downloading files, typing, etc.)
• Ability to multi-task with a smile

Skills

• 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 - ThriveULive
• virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation.

Pay

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $20 - $25/ hour for non-licensed techs and $25-30/hour for licensed techs. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Schedule

Part time - 3 days a week and no weekends. Schedule may include Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, with occasional Mondays.

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) with employer match
Mental health resources
Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.

Support Office Teams

• Power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions — all while having plenty of fun along the way.
• Nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.
• Commitment to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued.
• 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.