Veterinary Technician

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

Job summary

Pet Hospital of South Collins in Arlington, TX seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join its team. This role supports veterinarians in delivering high-quality veterinary care, performs hands-on patient treatments, and aids in surgery assistance. Ideal candidates should have 2 years of vet tech experience and a commitment to empathetic pet care.

Applicants will benefit from a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and access to various resources, including mental health support and educational programs. Thrive Pet Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefit package to its team members.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician with 2 years of direct animal experience required.
• LVT, RVT, CVT or Pre‑Vet certification is a plus.
• Comfort monitoring anesthesia and surgery patients.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures as per legal guidelines.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns.

Skills

2 years of continuous veterinary technician/assistant experience

LVT, RVT, CVT or Pre‑Vet certification

Monitoring anesthesia and surgery patients

Empathetic, gold standard medicine

Team oriented and collaborative

Paw‑positive, kind communication

Desire to grow as a veterinary technician

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Pet Hospital of South Collins

Arlington, TX

Pet Hospital of South Collins is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At Pet Hospital of South Collins, 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 a Veterinary Technician, 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.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• 2 years of continuous veterinary technician/assistant experience (direct animal/patient care required)
• LVT, RVT, CVT or Pre‑Vet is a plus!
• Strong skills and comfort monitoring anesthesia and surgery patients
• Must be able to work rotating weekends and certain holidays
• Desire to practice empathetic, gold standard medicine benefiting our patients
• Team oriented with an ability to collaborate and support each other
• Are paw‑positive, kind and provide trustworthy communication to the patients, team members and clients.
• Have the desire to constantly grow and advance as a veterinary technician!

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.
• 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.

About the Hospital

At Pet Hospital at South Collins, we offer primary services for cats and dogs in Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, and Ft. Worth area. We specialize in wellness and preventive care and focus on rehabilitation, acupuncture, and physical therapy. We are proud to be feline‑friendly, Fear‑Free® certified. We offer a full range of services for every stage of your pet's life. From nose to tail, kitten to an older dog, we have got your pet covered. Our team is trained and ready to assist with vaccinations, dental care, and more. Our physiotherapy and rehabilitation services are custom‑made to handle and treat your pet's conditions. With a dedicated staff, effective technology, and customized routine, we will have your pet feeling better in no time. We offer Aquatic therapy utilizing an underwater treadmill, land treadmill, Class 4 Therapeutic Laser, and more.

Benefits - our care in action

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr‑ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer‑sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family‑forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

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
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment - across the nation.
• Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.

About Thrive

Vet‑found and Austin‑born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities. We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.