Veterinary Technician

MassVet; Arlington, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for adopting a pet

Employer-sponsored childcare and elder

Discretionary funds for CE

Vet service discounts

Job summary

Pet Hospital of South Collins in Arlington, TX, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, seeks a Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support veterinarians, assist during surgeries, and manage medical records while educating clients on care and Thrive memberships.

We value empathetic, gold-standard medicine, teamwork, and ongoing growth for our patients and staff. The role requires weekend availability and devotion to animal welfare within a locally rooted team.

Qualifications

• 2 years of continuous veterinary technician/assistant experience with direct animal/patient care
• 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

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with state Veterinary Practice Act for credentialed technicians.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems support.
• Communicate with clients about health concerns and Thrive Membership options, medications, and treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant medical charts and obtaining health history from clients.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Team collaboration

Weekend rotation

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

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 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr‑ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalised care for every family‑forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management 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
• 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‑foundated 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.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work‑life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

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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