Veterinary Technician - Lead

Description Veterinary Technician - Lead Thrive Pet Healthcare Saginaw, TX Provide Compassionate, High‑Quality Care in a Collaborative Practice Thrive Pet Healthcare – Saginaw is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our supportive, patient‑focused team. This is a hands‑on clinical role ideal for technicians who enjoy working collaboratively, delivering excellent patient care, and being part of a positive, team‑oriented hospital environment. You’ll experience the close‑knit feel of a community hospital with the tools, resources, and growth opportunities of the Thrive Pet Healthcare network What You’ll Do As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in daily 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) 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 Working collaboratively with technicians, assistants, and doctors to support smooth patient flow What We’re Looking For Preferred Experience & Skills Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience CVT/LVT/RVT credentials encouraged 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 You’ll Thrive Here If You Are Compassionate and patient‑focused Reliable, organized, and proactive A strong team player who enjoys collaboration and learning Grow Your Career 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 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 Saginaw