Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Brookline (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Lyra Health mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Subsidized backup childcare and elder‑

Job summary

Brookline Animal Hospital in Brookline, NH is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join Thrive Pet Healthcare. This part-time role offers 20–30 hours weekly with day, evening, weekend and holiday shifts, with potential to grow to full-time.

You will assist veterinarians, monitor patients, collect samples, and help with surgeries while maintaining medical records and client communication. Starting pay is $21–$24 per hour, with benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors in AVMA-accredited program preferred or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of clinical veterinary experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks throughout shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and medical team to maximize productivity and maintain patient flow.
• Assist in surgeries and procedures per state Vet Practice Act.
• Monitor and assess patient status; collect samples for testing; place catheters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Compassion for animals

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Veterinary technician licensure preferred

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Brookline Animal Hospital

Brookline, NH

Part‑Time (Potential to grow to Full‑Time)

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.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Technicians are the heartbeat of our team and work side by side with our Veterinarians (DVMs) during procedures. A part-time position would require working between 20-30 hours a week, which includes a combination of day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Job Duties:

• 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.
• Monitoring and assessing patient’s status
• Collecting blood and other samples for testing
• Placing catheters
• 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.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Veterinary technician licensure preferred, not required
• 1-2 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.

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

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 Brookline Animal Hospital

At Brookline Animal Hospital, we offer wellness, ill pet, and dental care for cats and dogs in Southern NH and Northern MA, in the towns and cities surrounding Hillsborough, Worcester and Middlesex Counties. We offer on-site ultrasonography, x-ray and small animal surgery. We are proud to be AAHA and better business bureau accredited. We are proud to be able to offer Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiac Ultrasound, and Abdominal Ultrasound on site at Brookline Animal Hospital.

We're happy to offer the most progressive and caring veterinary medicine in the greater Nashua area. Our success is a result of experienced doctors and our dedication to providing exceptional veterinary care in a warm, comfortable environment. We are a full service hospital providing preventative care, dental, surgical, imaging, and medical services. We offer 24‑hour care for our hospitalized patients. We love caring for our patients…and it shows!

Who We Are

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

Read more about us here.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a starting rate ranging from $21-24/hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.