Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare Cedar Park is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our team!

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.

We are looking for an experience Veterinary Technician to join our small and growing team. Expectation is 4 shifts a week. Our typical hours 7:45am-6:15pm-some variance is possible.

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.

• 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:

• Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required.

• Proficient in IV catheter placement, blood work, and IV, IM and SQ injections

• Team player

• Eager to learn and self-motivated.

• Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multi-task

• Able to work at least two Saturdays a month.

• Surgery experience (soft tissue and dental) preferred

You'll Grow with Us:

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 skills.

• 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 - our care in action:

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

Paid time off, including eight weeks of full-paid 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.

Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions.

401k 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

Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

And so much more!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity 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.