Veterinary Technician

Description Veterinary Technician $1,500 Sign-On Bonus Thrive Pet Healthcare – Fountainview 1928 Fountainview Dr, Houston, Texas 77057 A Supportive GP Where Techs Are Valued and Heard Thrive Pet Healthcare – Fountainview is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our small, collaborative general practice team. This is an ideal role for a technician who enjoys hands‑on patient care, values teamwork, and wants a stable, supportive clinic environment without the pressures of emergency or overnight work. We provide primary care only and focus on quality medicine, client relationships, and work‑life balance. Why Techs Like Working Here Small GP team with strong doctor‑tech collaboration No ER chaos or overnight shifts Consistent caseload and predictable workflow Support from Thrive Pet Healthcare without losing a local feel Opportunities to grow without pressure to move into leadership What You’ll Do As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll be actively involved in patient care, including: Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures Supporting anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post‑operative care Preparing patients and instruments for surgery Monitoring anesthetic patients Collecting lab samples and performing in‑house diagnostics Administering medications and treatments as prescribed Recording accurate patient histories and medical records Supporting patient flow through admissions and discharges Maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment and exam areas Using safe restraint techniques and following hospital protocols Supporting and mentoring teammates as needed What We’re Looking For 1+ year of veterinary technician experience Comfort with anesthesia monitoring and basic surgical assisting Strong attention to detail and patient observation skills Team‑oriented, reliable, and professional demeanor Nice to Have (Not Required) CVT/LVT/RVT credential Experience in a busy GP setting About the Hospital Wellness exams & vaccines Spay & neuter procedures Preventive care End‑of‑life services 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thrive-Pet-Healthcare