Veterinary Technician

Description Veterinary Technician Thrive Pet Healthcare – The Heights 548 W 19th St A, Houston, TX 77008 Compensation: Hourly pay starting at $17–$25/hour, negotiable based on credentials and experience. The final rate will consider skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Thrive Pet Healthcare – The Heights is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative, patient focused team. We proudly serve cats and dogs in the Houston Heights area, providing wellness care, vaccines, spay & neuter services, and end‑of‑life care—and we’re committed to being a trusted family vet for our community. As part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll enjoy the close-knit feel of a local practice with the support, benefits, and career growth opportunities of a nationwide network. What You’ll Do As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality patient care by: Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures Supporting anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post‑operative care Preparing patients and surgical instruments for procedures Monitoring anesthetic patients (ASA I–III; ASA IV–V experience preferred) Collecting laboratory samples and performing in‑house diagnostics Operating digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment Administering medications and treatments as prescribed Accurately documenting patient histories and medical records Maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and lab areas Using safe restraint techniques to ensure patient and team safety Supporting and mentoring fellow team members What We’re Looking For Preferred Experience & Skills Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience CVT/LVT/RVT credentials encourage Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting Strong attention to detail and clinical observation skills Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Comfort working in a fast‑paced, high‑quality general practice setting You’ll Thrive Here If You Are Compassionate and patient‑focused Organized, dependable, and proactive A collaborative team player who values continuous learning 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 designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital 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 offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including: 401(k) with employer match Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Mental health support through Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr‑ental leave for new pet adoptions Backup childcare and elder care support FREE CE courses Pet care discounts and perks Student loan support tools Some benefits are available to full‑time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements. 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. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that 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. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com. We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether. #J-18808-Ljbffr