Lead Veterinary Technician

Trinity Animal Hospital; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Backup childcare support

Discounts on veterinary services

FREE CE courses

Employee discounts

Student loan support

Job summary

Trinity Animal Hospital in Holly Springs, NC is seeking a Lead Veterinary Technician to provide end-to-end care for our precious patients, from outpatient treatments and lab work to assisting with surgeries and exams. You will support veterinarians, maintain medical records, and educate clients while upholding our team’s standard of compassionate care.

Joining Thrive Pet Healthcare offers growth through education programs, mentorship, and access to national resources while staying rooted in our

Qualifications

• Veterinary technician licensure preferred, but not required.
• 3-5 years of clinical experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate outpatient treatments and perform laboratory tests.
• Assist with admissions and discharges of patients.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
• Assist in surgeries and procedures per state act.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and Thrive options.
• Mentor and guide fellow team members.

Skills

Clinical experience

Team communication

Patient care

Mentoring teammates

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology degree or equivalent

Job description

About You

You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our

Description

Lead Veterinary Technician

Full Time

Trinity Animal Hospital

Holly Springs, NC

About You

You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Your Experience & Skills

• Veterinary technician licensure preferred, but not required
• 3-5 years of clinical experience
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Trinity Animal Hospital is looking for a Lead Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Trinity Animal Hospital, you’ll feel the warmth and culture of a small hospital. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About The Hospital

Trinity Animal Hospital is a General Practice located in Holly Springs focusing on wellness and disease prevention, including biannual preventative exams, vaccinations, wellness blood work, dental care with ultrasonic scaling and digital dental radiography, nutritional advice, behavioral counseling, spaying and neutering, ultrasounds, orthopedic procedures, and other routine surgery services.

Our hospital has a warm and welcoming environment and a long-standing client base. We pride ourselves on Teamwork and Reliability. A servant-heart and integrity are all equally important.

We are open Monday through Saturday, serving the Holly Springs, Apex, Raleigh and Fuquay-Varina areas.

You’re Willing And Able To

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients
• 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
• 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

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

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
• 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

Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week.

Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $17 - $21/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

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 U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.