Veterinary Assistant - Diagnostic Imaging

Thrive San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Discounts for veterinary services

FREE CE courses

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists in San Antonio seeks a full-time Veterinary Assistant for the Diagnostic Imaging team. The role involves assisting with high-quality radiography, CT, and ultrasound procedures within a specialty veterinary setting.

The right candidate will support the clinical team while ensuring patient safety and comfort, maintaining records, and building strong communication with clients and vets.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a veterinary technician or assistant required.
• Familiarity with safe imaging workflows and patient handling preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnostic imaging procedures including X-ray, CT, and ultrasound.
• Monitor patients for safety and comfort during imaging.
• Maintain accurate imaging records and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Patient handling

Diagnostic imaging

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

LVT, RVT, or CVT credential

Tools

PACS systems

CT

Ultrasound

Job description

Description

Veterinary Assistant - Diagnostic Imaging

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists

2426 Ceegee St, San Antonio, TX 78217

Full-time

About You

As a Veterinary Assistant on the Diagnostic Imaging team, you will help support high-quality radiography, CT, and ultrasound procedures within a specialty veterinary hospital. In this role, you will partner with veterinarians, specialists, veterinary technicians, assistants, and client service teams to help prepare patients, support safe imaging workflows, maintain accurate records, and provide compassionate care throughout each visit.

• Assist with diagnostic imaging procedures, including radiography (X-ray), computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound.
• Prepare, position, and restrain patients for imaging while supporting sedation or anesthesia as directed by the clinical team.
• Monitor patients throughout imaging procedures to help ensure safety, comfort, and accurate results.
• Assist with imaging setup, equipment operation, routine quality checks, and reporting of equipment concerns or malfunctions.
• Maintain accurate imaging records, including proper labeling and storage in PACS systems.
• Communicate with clients, referring hospitals, veterinary teams, and internal departments regarding estimates, patient updates, call-backs, and follow-up needs.
• Work closely with specialists, radiologists, veterinary technicians, assistants, and client service teams to support efficient patient care.
• Follow hospital, OSHA, and radiation safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and radiation monitoring devices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe imaging environment.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant required, preferably in diagnostic imaging, specialty, or emergency medicine.
• Experience with patient handling, restraint, radiographic positioning, sedation or anesthesia support, and safe imaging workflows.
• Familiarity with CT, ultrasound, PACS, digital imaging systems, or specialty hospital workflows preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, teamwork, organization, and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• LVT, RVT, or CVT credential is a plus, but not required for this Veterinary Assistant opportunity.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and restrain animals of various sizes (up to 50+ lbs with assistance)
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and positioning patients
• Ability to work in environments with radiation exposure (with proper protection)

Work Environment

• Specialty veterinary hospital setting
• Exposure to anesthetic gases, radiation, and animal-related hazards
• May include evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts depending on hospital needs

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 Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-parental 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.

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.

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, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve.

Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

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