Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Veterinary Technician - Lead
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Veterinary Technician - Lead
Thrive Pet Healthcare – The Heights, 548 W 19th St A, Houston, TX 77008.
Thrive Pet Healthcare is looking for a Veterinary Technician experienced with leadership to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.
About the Hospital At Thrive Pet Healthcare - The Heights, we offer primary care services for cats and dogs in the Houston Heights area. We provide wellness exams, vaccines, spay & neuter, and end-of-life services.
Dr. Omarbek has 30 years of experience as a veterinarian and has been performing orthopedic surgery and complex surgical intervention for over 10 Years. Our goal is to make outpatient surgery accessible to more pets, while prioritizing your pet’s safety and well-being. Current surgeries he offers includes soft tissue, orthopedic, and urgent and complex surgical interventions.
About You As aLead Veterinary Technician, you will be responsible for overseeing the hospital flow and ensuring good patient care and client service. Assist in the training of new employees, assessing current employees on their skillset, and aid in growing their knowledge on an ongoing basis. They work with the leadership team to develop new protocols to assist in maintaining efficiency and time management throughout the patient’s stay. They follow through the veterinarians’ plans and orders, delegate duties to the surgery/treatment technicians, and assist in all areas of treatment. They check in patients, create and discuss treatment plans, place charges, discharge patients, and discuss home care with their owners. They assist clients with concerns and/or complaints.
Experience & Skills Requirements
2 years of continuous veterinary technician/assistant experience (direct animal/patient care required)
Has excellent people skills (Ethical, diplomatic, courteous, professional)
Has strong leadership skills (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
Advanced knowledge and experience in anesthesia and analgesia (positive pressure ventilation, capnography, invasive blood pressure monitoring) and familiarity with a variety of surgical procedures and equipment.
Advanced knowledge and experience with dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
Possesses strong technical skills (Phlebotomy experience required)
Possesses a positive work attitude
Self-motivated
Excellent communication and organization skills
Is committed to a stress-free environment for our patients
Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
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.
Benefits – our care in action Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
Competitive pay
401(k) with employer match
Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
Paid parental leave
Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
Personalized care for every family-forming journey
Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
Student loan management tools and assistance
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.
Support for you is as vital as the support you provide We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.
You’ll Thrive with Us 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 - ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation.
Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.
About Thrive Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We 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.
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Thrive Pet Healthcare is looking for a Veterinary Technician experienced with leadership to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.
About the Hospital At Thrive Pet Healthcare - The Heights, we offer primary care services for cats and dogs in the Houston Heights area. We provide wellness exams, vaccines, spay & neuter, and end-of-life services.
Dr. Omarbek has 30 years of experience as a veterinarian and has been performing orthopedic surgery and complex surgical intervention for over 10 Years. Our goal is to make outpatient surgery accessible to more pets, while prioritizing your pet’s safety and well-being. Current surgeries he offers includes soft tissue, orthopedic, and urgent and complex surgical interventions.
About You As aLead Veterinary Technician, you will be responsible for overseeing the hospital flow and ensuring good patient care and client service. Assist in the training of new employees, assessing current employees on their skillset, and aid in growing their knowledge on an ongoing basis. They work with the leadership team to develop new protocols to assist in maintaining efficiency and time management throughout the patient’s stay. They follow through the veterinarians’ plans and orders, delegate duties to the surgery/treatment technicians, and assist in all areas of treatment. They check in patients, create and discuss treatment plans, place charges, discharge patients, and discuss home care with their owners. They assist clients with concerns and/or complaints.
Experience & Skills Requirements
2 years of continuous veterinary technician/assistant experience (direct animal/patient care required)
Has excellent people skills (Ethical, diplomatic, courteous, professional)
Has strong leadership skills (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
Advanced knowledge and experience in anesthesia and analgesia (positive pressure ventilation, capnography, invasive blood pressure monitoring) and familiarity with a variety of surgical procedures and equipment.
Advanced knowledge and experience with dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
Possesses strong technical skills (Phlebotomy experience required)
Possesses a positive work attitude
Self-motivated
Excellent communication and organization skills
Is committed to a stress-free environment for our patients
Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
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.
Benefits – our care in action Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
Competitive pay
401(k) with employer match
Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
Paid parental leave
Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
Personalized care for every family-forming journey
Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
Student loan management tools and assistance
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.
Support for you is as vital as the support you provide We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.
You’ll Thrive with Us 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 - ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation.
Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.
About Thrive Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We 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.
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