Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contribution

Continuing education support

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Veterinary Technician in Glendale, CA to provide exceptional care for pets and support veterinarians. The role involves being a key liaison between clients and medical staff, organizing diagnostics, and assisting in treatment protocols.

The ideal candidate will bring 1-3 years of experience, effective communication skills, and a strong attention to detail. Thrive offers comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 – 3 years of veterinary experience.
• Ability to communicate calmly and effectively with staff and clients.
• Strong verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between doctors, clients, and patients.
• Organize and track patient diagnostics.
• Communicate with clients regarding appointments and medical concerns.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Who We Are

At Parkview Pet Clinic, we offer primary, emergency, and urgent care for dogs and cats in Glendale, Los Angeles, La Canada Flintridge, Burbank, Montrose, and Pasadena.

Veterinary Technician

Location: Glendale, CA

We know that our clients trust us to provide the very best care, and living up to that trust is our most important responsibility. We understand that their pet is also their best friend and family member. This is why our entire team is dedicated to preserving this bond by providing the latest in veterinary medicine. With the pet's comfort and safety in mind, we offer advanced procedures to help eliminate the need for invasive surgery. Our staff strives to remain at the forefront of veterinary care to provide pets with the care they deserve.

Our clinic offers convenient hours, unparalleled customer service, and a full service offering, including various types of surgeries, dental cleaning/extractions, and ultrasounds. We also offer puppy and kitten packages.

Role Responsibilities

• Serve the critical role of being the liaison between doctors, clients, and patients
• Organize/ track patient diagnostics
• Coordinate hospitalized patient treatment
• Prepare patient discharge reports/ in-hospital updates
• Communicate with clients, referring DVMs; and pharmacies as needed regarding appointments, medical concerns, patient updates, referrals, and prescriptions
• Assist veterinary staff in animal restraint, radiography, and with lab equipment

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Minimum 1 – 3 years of veterinary experience
• Basic knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology
• Ability to communicate calmly, clearly, and effectively with both staff and clients
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow through
• Excellent customer service skills and a desire to provide outstanding service to clients
• Ability to handle high stress situations
• Flexible weekend availability

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 to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

Benefits – Our Care In Action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual.

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $20 - $30 /hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.