Licensed Veterinary Technician-Emergency

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Emergency Full-time San Antonio, TX Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists (TPHS) is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources. About You As an LVT, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients. 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. Triage emergency patients Monitor hospitalized patients Perform patient laboratory tests and nursing careAssist with surgeries and procedures 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. Other tasks as assigned Experience & Skills Requirements: Has 2+ years experience. LVT required Has exceptional technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and radiographic positioning, drug calculations, administer medications and fluids Ability to handle, lift, and restrain animals (dogs, cats, pocket pets, etc) and stand for long periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation Knowledge of basic veterinary practices, procedures, and terminology Has organizational and computer skills Flexibility to work weekends, overnights, and holidays About the Hospital In 2024, the renowned ER hospital in San Antonio expanded into a modern facility offering veterinary specialty medicine alongside emergency care. Equipped with advanced technology such as CT, MRI, linear accelerator, ultrasound, and an in-house blood bank, the facility also features a full pharmacy. With over 25 years of experience in emergency medicine and critical care, the team fosters a friendly, collaborative work environment that reflects the hospital’s core values. We offer 24-hour emergency and urgent care for dogs, cats, exotics, and small pocket pets in the San Antonio area. We are the 2nd ER hospital in the country to be Fear-Free certified. 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 Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers. We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease. Support for you is as vital as the support you provide. You’ll Thrive With Us At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. 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 Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment - across the nation. About Thrive 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. Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care. Our Support Office teams power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions - all while having plenty of fun along the way. We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care-and we are united by a shared set of values. Service - delivering exceptional service Empathy - leading with care Accountability - achieve meaningful outcomes Joy - be a source of light Exploration - learn to fuel growth Team - connect for success At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.

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