Logo
Thrive Pet Healthcare

Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

Save Job

Join to apply for the

Veterinary Technician

role at

Thrive Pet Healthcare .

Eldridge

12341 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W Suite C, Houston, TX 77065

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

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. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who We Are At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join us!

Role Responsibilities

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

Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.

Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with the state Veterinary Practice Act 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

Required: 2 years of Veterinary Technician direct patient care (the more, the better!).

Outstanding client education skills on wellness & preventive care.

Proficient venipuncture, IV-catheter, and injection administration skills.

Full knowledge to set‑up & position patients for digital radiographs & dental prophylaxis.

Appropriate collection, set‑up, and interpretation of in‑house laboratory & cytology tests.

Proficient ability to monitor anesthesia & assist the veterinarian in surgical procedures.

Weekend availability.

Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn and assimilate quickly to new computer applications.

Able to fully use technical skills and learn from new experiences.

Provide input and assist with all aspects of patient care.

You’ll Grow With Us Skills Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. 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 designed 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.

Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted in its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – Our Care In Action

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.

401(k) with employer contribution and no waiting period.

Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete them.

Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

#J-18808-Ljbffr