Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Subsidized backup childcare and elder

Fertility and family planning support

FREE CE courses

Pet perks and discounts

Student loan support tools

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Katy, TX is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team. This full-time role supports veterinarians, assists with surgeries, monitors patient status, and helps educate clients while maintaining medical records.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of clinical experience, prefer AVMA‑accredited program graduates, and can lift up to 50 pounds. We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) with match, mental health resources, and pet-related benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician preferred but not required.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience.
• AVMA-accredited program preferred; equivalent combination may be acceptable.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and medical team to maximize productivity and patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with state Act for credentialed technicians.
• Monitor and assess patient status.
• Collect blood and other samples for testing.
• Place catheters.
• Communicate with clients about pet health and Thrive Membership options, medications, and treatments.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
• Obtain health history from clients and manage medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques and sustain clean treatment areas.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Skills

Animal care

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Client education

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Veterinary Technician – Thrive Pet Healthcare – Katy, TX

Full‑time position, 30‑40 hours per week, including day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Ideal Candidate

Passionate about animal care, highly motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work side by side with veterinarians during procedures.

Job Duties

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow across all hospital functions.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with the state Veterinary Practice Act for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Monitor and assess patient status.
• Collect blood and other samples for testing.
• Place 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.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Veterinary technician licensure preferred but not required.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be acceptable.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squat, reach, stand, and walk throughout the day.

Benefits – Our Care in Action

• 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