Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Veterinary Technician – Surgery

You'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our patients. Your life-changing work will range from facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory testing to supporting patient admissions, surgical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and discharges. The success of your patients' care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Your experience and skills include:

• Veterinary Technician licensure preferred
• 1–2 years of clinical veterinary experience required
• Surgical and anesthesia experience preferred
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Strong communication and client education skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment
• Experience with patient monitoring, anesthesia, IV catheter placement, laboratory diagnostics, and surgical nursing care preferred

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Miami is looking for a Veterinary Technician – For our Surgery Department to join our growing team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Miami, you'll experience the warmth and culture of a close-knit hospital while benefiting from the resources and opportunities of a national network. We are committed to providing exceptional specialty and emergency care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where team members can grow professionally and personally.

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Miami is a 24-hour specialty and emergency hospital located in Miami, Florida. Our hospital offers advanced specialty services including:

• Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Emergency & Critical Care
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Our surgery department performs a wide range of soft tissue and advanced surgical procedures and works closely with our emergency and specialty teams to provide comprehensive patient care. We pride ourselves on:

• Exceptional patient care
• Clinical excellence
• Team collaboration
• Compassionate client communication
• Continuous learning and professional development

Our team values accountability, integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering the highest standard of veterinary medicine. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving Miami-Dade County and the surrounding South Florida community.

You're willing and able to:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients
• Assist surgeons and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow
• Prepare patients for surgery, including patient assessments, IV catheter placement, blood collection, and anesthesia preparation
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vital signs throughout surgical procedures
• Assist with surgical procedures in accordance with Florida Veterinary Practice Act guidelines
• Maintain sterile surgical environments and ensure proper instrument preparation and care
• Communicate with clients regarding individualized pet health concerns, treatment plans, medications, and Thrive Membership options
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records utilizing hospital practice management systems
• Obtain relevant patient histories and client information
• Use safe restraint techniques and uphold hospital safety protocols
• Maintain clean, organized, and sterile treatment, surgical, and laboratory areas
• Mentor and support fellow team members while contributing to a positive hospital culture

You'll grow with us through access to comprehensive learning and development programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• ThriveU's extensive library of continuing education courses
• Live virtual workshops designed to develop leadership skills
• Programs focused on hospital operations and career advancement
• Specialty training opportunities within a network of 360+ hospitals nationwide

Join us and provide your best care at a hospital deeply rooted within its community and strengthened by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial well-being. Eligible team members receive:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health resources, including access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for pet adoption
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Fertility and family planning support
• FREE continuing education courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance options

Some benefits are available only to full-time team members working 30 hours or more per week and may be subject to waiting periods or length-of-service requirements.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. Hourly Pay Range: $22–$30 per hour The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, certifications, and overall fit for the role.

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 United States cares for pets of all ages and health needs. Thrive invests in its people through mentorship, leadership development, continuing education, and well-being initiatives so teams can grow and feel supported throughout their careers. We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.