Licensed Veterinary Technician

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Licensed Veterinary Technician
Full-Time $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS If you are passionate about anesthesia and more complex surgical procedures, Perinton Veterinary Hospital might be the right fit for you! At PVH, we don't just perform spays and neuters, we also perform a variety of more advanced surgeries such as: FHOs, extracapsular sutures, tibial evulsion fracture repair, limb amputations, splenectomy, analsaculectomy, and perineal urethrostomy (PU). To prioritize the highest quality patient care, we utilize a ventilator and epidurals for several of our procedures. We also have an oxygen kennel for more critical patients that require hospitalization and support. Our ideal candidate is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Technicians are the heartbeat of our team and work side by side our Veterinarians (DVMs) during procedures. We are proud to be an AAHA-accredited practice , meeting the highest standards in veterinary medicine and patient care. Our team is committed to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement in everything we do. 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.
• Monitoring and assessing patient’s status
• Collecting blood and other samples for testing
• Placing catheters
• 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:

• Veterinary technician licensure required
• 1-2 years of clinical experience
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.

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 leadership skills
• A program to 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 for veterinary technicians
• 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 within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare. Benefits – our care in action We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• 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
• 401k with employer contribution with no waiting period to enroll and a one year waiting period for employer match
• 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!

Who We Are Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care. Our 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. We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care—and we are united by a shared set of values.

• Service – delivering exceptional service
• Empathy – leading with care
• Accountability – achieve meaningful outcomes
• Joy – be a source of light
• Exploration – learn to fuel growth
• Team – connect for success

Read more about us here. Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $22-27/hour. $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS . The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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