Veterinary Technician - Surgery

About the role

The Veterinary Technician – Surgery position at Heart of Texas in Round Rock, TX is a full-time role with a 4-day, 10-hour shift. Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $23.50-26/hour. The actual pay will be determined by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Responsibilities

• Support safe anesthesia and surgical care from intake through recovery
• Communicate with pet parents, perform venipuncture/catheter placement, calculate and administer medications/fluids accurately
• Closely monitor patients before, during, and after procedures
• Provide anesthesia recovery and post-operative care, including comfort measures and ongoing monitoring
• Communicate with pet parents regarding patient status and discharge/post-op instructions
• Stay calm, focused, and team-oriented in fast-paced or stressful situations

Requirements

• 3+ years of recent veterinary technician experience
• Surgical experience in a veterinary setting
• Comfortable supporting anesthesia and perioperative patient monitoring
• Proficient in venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Strong medical math skills (accurate dosage and fluid calculations)
• Clear, compassionate communication with pet parents and the care team
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT) preferred
• Willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Qualifications

Your high school diploma or GED is required, along with a licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT).

Skills

• Working knowledge of anesthetics, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and lab techniques

Benefits

Competitive pay, 401(k) with employer match, mental health resources, paid parental leave, puer-ental leave for adopting a pet, subsidized backup childcare and elder care, expert advice, support, and network discounts, student loan support tools and assistance.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $23.50-26/hour.

Schedule

Full-time: 4 day, 10 hour shift.

Benefits

In addition to health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, eligible full-time team members receive:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Puer-ental leave for adopting a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support, and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. With 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S., Thrive provides tools and technology to help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives, so teams can grow and feel supported. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.