Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician Full-Time

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry‑leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry‑first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well‑being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence. Our ideal candidate is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Veterinary Technicians are the heartbeat of our team and work side by side with 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. Monitor and assess patient status. Collect blood and other samples for testing. Place 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. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squat, reach, stand, and walk throughout the day. You’ll Grow With Us Vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU. Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop leadership skills. Program designed to teach fundamentals of running a pet hospital. Earn AVMA‑CVTEA accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians. Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement. Benefits - our care in action Paid time off including 8 weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement, 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. 401(k) with employer contribution, no waiting period to enroll and 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! Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $20‑25 per hour. $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS . #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation