Veterinary Technician

Stryker Corporation; Hurst (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Lyra Health mental health support

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions

Backup childcare and elder care

FREE CE courses

Pet care discounts and perks

Student loan support tools

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare - Hurst is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative, patient-focused team in Hurst, TX. This hands-on role supports exams, anesthesia, surgeries, and diagnostics within a fast-paced general practice.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of experience and CVT/LVT/RVT credentials; strong communication and teamwork are essential in our supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience.
• CVT/LVT/RVT credentials encouraged.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting.
• Strong attention to detail and clinical observation skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-quality general practice.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Supporting anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post-operative care.
• Preparing patients and surgical instruments for procedures.
• Monitoring anesthetic patients (ASA I-III).
• Collecting laboratory samples and performing in-house diagnostics.
• Operating digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Accurately documenting patient histories and medical records.
• Maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and lab areas.
• Using safe restraint techniques to ensure patient and team safety.
• Working collaboratively with technicians, assistants, and doctors to support smooth patient flow.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Teamwork

Communication

Detail-oriented

Patient care

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT credentials encouraged

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

In-house diagnostics equipment

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare

Hurst, TX

Provide Compassionate, High-Quality Care in a Collaborative Practice

Thrive Pet Healthcare - Hurst is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our supportive, patient-focused team. This is a hands-on clinical role ideal for technicians who enjoy working collaboratively, delivering excellent patient care, and being part of a positive, team-oriented hospital environment.

You’ll experience the close-knit feel of a community hospital with the tools, resources, and growth opportunities of the Thrive Pet Healthcare network

What You’ll Do

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in daily patient care by:

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Supporting anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post-operative care
• Preparing patients and surgical instruments for procedures
• Monitoring anesthetic patients (ASA I-III)
• Collecting laboratory samples and performing in-house diagnostics
• Operating digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
• Accurately documenting patient histories and medical records
• Maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and lab areas
• Using safe restraint techniques to ensure patient and team safety
• Working collaboratively with technicians, assistants, and doctors to support smooth patient flow

What We’re Looking For

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience
• CVT/LVT/RVT credentials encouraged
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting
• Strong attention to detail and clinical observation skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-quality general practice

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are

• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Reliable, organized, and proactive
• A strong team player who enjoys collaboration and learning

About the Hospital

At Thrive Pet Healthcare - Hurst, we offer primary care services for cats and dogs in Hurst, Euless, Bedford, TX, and the surrounding cities. We provide wellness and preventive care, surgery (spay/neuter), vaccines, diagnostic testing (in-house and reference labs), and dental cleanings.

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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools

Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.