Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Thrive South Lamar, Austin, TX $1000 Sign-on Bonus Shift: 4 day, 10‑hour shift with alternating Saturdays 8a‑6pm About You As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll make a daily impact by supporting appointments, diagnostics, and procedures that keep pets healthy and families informed. This role is a great fit for a tech who enjoys variety—outpatient care, lab work, client education, and surgical support—with training and coaching available to help you grow. The success of your patients’ care matters to you—and we’ll support your success with a collaborative team, clear expectations, and opportunities to build confidence in surgery and dentistry. Your Experience & Skills 1+ year of veterinary technician experience Veterinary technician licensure preferred Surgical, anesthesia, and dental experience is highly preferred, but we’re open to training the right candidate with limited surgical exposure. Strong patient handling, communication, and teamwork skills. Role Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): Provide high-quality nursing care and patient advocacy during appointments, treatments, and procedures. Prepare exam rooms, room patients, obtain histories, and assist with doctor appointments and procedures. Collect and process samples; run and document diagnostics to support timely care. Administer medications and treatments as directed; support pharmacy workflows and client instruction. Assist with anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry based on skill level. Including prep, monitoring, and recovery support. Educate clients on individualized care plans, preventive care, Thrive Membership options, medications, and recommended treatments. Maintain accurate, thorough medical records and communicate clearly with the team to support smooth patient flow. Follow safety, sanitation, and infection‑control protocols; keep treatment areas, exam rooms, labs, and surgical spaces clean, stocked, organized, and sterile. Mentor and support fellow team members and contribute to a collaborative hospital culture. 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 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 easy access to therapy through Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet Subsidized backup childcare and elder care Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning FREE CE courses Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Student loan support tools and assistance *Some benefits shown are only for full‑time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr